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Large-Scale SARS-CoV-2 Testing Utilizing Saliva and Transposition Sample Pooling

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Published on: June 23, 2022

Effective bubble-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 using swab-pooling.

Yuval Cohen¹, Nadav Bamberger¹, Orna Mor²

¹Directorate of Defense Research & Development, Israeli Ministry of Defense, Tel Aviv, Israel.

Clinical Microbiology and Infection : the Official Publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

|February 19, 2022

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A novel bubble-based PCR testing method allows for efficient mass screening of SARS-CoV-2. This approach significantly increases testing throughput and reduces costs while maintaining high accuracy for identifying infected individuals.

Keywords:

Bubble COVID-19 Capsule Corona testing Pool testing SARS-CoV-2 Swab pooling

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Area of Science:

Virology
Molecular Biology
Public Health

Background:

COVID-19 containment is challenged by vaccine limitations and viral evolution.
Effective strategies for identifying SARS-CoV-2 carriers are crucial.
Current testing methods face limitations in scalability and cost-efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a scalable and cost-effective PCR testing strategy for SARS-CoV-2.
To identify carriers of SARS-CoV-2 in a community setting through pooled testing.

Main Methods:

A bubble-based PCR testing approach was developed, involving swab-pooling into lysis buffer.
Individuals were grouped into 'bubbles' for periodic, pooled SARS-CoV-2 testing.
Positive pools triggered individual testing for carrier identification and contact tracing.

Main Results:

The study tested 25,831 individuals across 1273 bubbles (average size 20.3 swabs/tube).
Pooled testing (≤37 swabs/pool) achieved 97.5% specificity and 86.3% sensitivity.
Pooled testing with ≤25 swabs showed improved sensitivity (94.6%) and specificity (97.2%) compared to individual testing.

Conclusions:

The bubble-based PCR approach significantly scales up testing throughput and reduces costs.
This method maintains sensitivity and integrates with standard PCR laboratory routines.
Applicable in various settings like schools and workplaces, it offers a viable strategy for future pandemics.