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Upper respiratory swabs, such as the nasopharyngeal (NP) swab, have so far been major specimen sources used for the SARS-COV-2 molecular test. However, due to the discomfort and invasiveness of NP collection, and the expense of personal protective equipment, alternative sampling sources such as saliva are desired. The purpose of this proposed study is: 1) to examine whether saliva can be used as an specimen for the SARS-COV-2 molecular test; 2) to test if gingival crevicular fluids is a reliable specimen for the SARS-COV-2 antibodies.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saliva and NP paired specimen collection | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saliva collection | Other | Use Spectrum Solutions SDNA1000 or Orasure collection kit or dry tube to collect 1-3 ml of saliva |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The clinical evaluation of saliva as specimen for COVID-19 molecular test | We will evaluate the positive and negative agreement of saliva with nasopharyngeal swab as specimens for COVID-19 molecular test. | 1 hour |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Persons referred for COVID-19 testing including those with COVID-19 symptoms and/or a suspected SARS-COV-2 infection or undergoing surveillance testing and
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Wenli Zhou, PhD | Paradigm Laboratories | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Paradigm Laboratories | Tucson | Arizona | 85712 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D000086382 | COVID-19 |
| ID | Term |
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| D011024 | Pneumonia, Viral |
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
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| D014777 |
| Virus Diseases |
| D018352 | Coronavirus Infections |
| D003333 | Coronaviridae Infections |
| D030341 | Nidovirales Infections |
| D012327 | RNA Virus Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |