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Saliva testing for SARS-CoV-2 is adequate for asymptomatic screening, especially for individuals with higher viral loads. This method avoids swabs and may improve screening compliance.

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  • Virology
  • Molecular Diagnostics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Nasopharyngeal (NP) and midturbinate (MT) swabs are standard for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing.
  • Saliva (SAL) offers a less invasive alternative for specimen collection.
  • Asymptomatic screening requires efficient and accessible testing methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of saliva specimens for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing.
  • To assess the performance of pooled saliva specimens for SARS-CoV-2 detection.
  • To determine the suitability of saliva testing for asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 screening.

Main Methods:

  • Compared paired saliva (SAL) and NP/MT swab specimens from 449 individuals.
  • Analyzed saliva specimens using RT-PCR on three platforms: CDC assay, Hologic Panther Fusion, and Roche Cobas 6800.
  • Evaluated pooled saliva specimens (pools of five) for SARS-CoV-2 detection.

Main Results:

  • Saliva showed 81.1% positive agreement and 99.8% negative agreement compared to NP swabs.
  • Positive agreement increased to 90.0% for samples with moderate to high viral load (NP cycle threshold ≤34).
  • Pooled saliva testing demonstrated high sensitivity (90-94%) across platforms, with a slight signal loss (2-3 Ct values).

Conclusions:

  • Saliva testing is adequate for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in individuals with higher viral loads, suitable for asymptomatic screening.
  • Saliva collection eliminates the need for swabs and viral transport media, potentially increasing voluntary screening participation.
  • While pooled saliva testing is slightly less sensitive than NP/MT swabs, its convenience and accessibility make it a valuable screening tool.