Rapid COVID-19 tests using saliva could be easier alternatives
The most common tests for COVID-19 are PCR tests, involving a nose and throat sample taken with a cotton swab. The procedure is often unpleasant, and the tests results require laboratory analysis. In a new study from Lund University in Sweden, researchers have now investigated whether rapid antigen testing can be used on saliva instead of swabbing the nasal cavity. The results are published in Inf
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/rapid-covid-19-tests-using-saliva-could-be-easier-alternatives - 2025-10-01