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    Differentiated pooling optimizes test pool sizes for different infection risk groups, improving efficiency. This strategy enhances pooled testing for SARS-CoV-2, conserving resources in settings like universities and workplaces.

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    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Disease Control
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Pooled testing effectively expanded SARS-CoV-2 screening, particularly for low-risk populations.
    • However, pooled testing efficiency decreases as infection prevalence increases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate a differentiated pooling strategy for optimizing pooled testing efficiency.
    • To compare the efficiency of differentiated pooling against traditional uniform pooling strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a differentiated pooling strategy optimizing pool sizes based on distinct infection probability groups.
    • Compared the efficiency (results per test kit) of differentiated pooling versus traditional pooling across various prevalence scenarios.

    Main Results:

    • Differentiated pooling demonstrated higher efficiency than traditional pooling in most examined scenarios.
    • Efficiency gains ranged up to 3.94 results per test kit, with more probable scenarios yielding 0.12 to 0.61 additional results per kit.
    • In university-like settings, efficiency improvements ranged from 0.03 to 3.21 results per test kit.

    Conclusions:

    • Differentiated pooling offers a more efficient approach to pooled testing, especially as prevalence rises.
    • This strategy can conserve critical testing resources in high-volume screening settings like universities and workplaces.