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Sample pooling significantly reduces testing needs, especially for low infection rates. Optimal pool sizes enhance efficiency, with smaller pools (under 10) being versatile across various infection levels.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Disease Diagnostics

Background:

  • Sample pooling is a known strategy to decrease the number of diagnostic tests required for population screening.
  • The efficiency of pooled testing is particularly pronounced in populations with low prevalence of infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict the optimal pool size for infectious disease testing across a range of infection rates.
  • To quantify the potential gains in testing efficiency using optimal pooling strategies compared to non-optimal or non-pooled methods.

Main Methods:

  • Mathematical modeling to predict testing efficiency based on varying pool sizes and infection rates.
  • Validation of predictions using existing COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pooled testing data and sensitivity measurements.

Main Results:

  • Pooled testing remains more efficient than individual testing for infection rates up to 30%.
  • A second round of pooling further enhances efficiency in populations with infection rates below 10%.
  • Pool sizes under 10 are near-optimal across a wide range of infection rates, while large pools are only optimal at very low rates.

Conclusions:

  • Optimal pool size is dependent on the population's infection rate.
  • Smaller pool sizes offer greater flexibility and sustained efficiency across diverse prevalence levels.
  • Implementing optimal pooling strategies, particularly with smaller pool sizes, can significantly improve diagnostic testing efficiency.