Porto Canal - Dr Augusto Costa on the new COVID-19 Saliva Tests

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Programa Consultório – Porto Canal

COVID-19 | Saliva COVID-19 Tests
The rapid antigen saliva test allows for the identification of specific proteins from the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

This test allows for the direct detection of virus proteins, thus filling a gap in rapid diagnosis in the early stage of infection, which occurred with IgG and IgM serological antibody tests, since this test has a detection window similar to PCR tests.

As it is not an invasive procedure for sample collection, it is accessible to all population groups.