COVID-19 SALIVA Real-Time RT-PCR, DNA

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• What is the SalivaDirect Covid-19 Test?

What is SalivaDirectTM ? Yale School of MedicineSalivaDirect™ was developed by the Yale School of Medicine to efficiently test for SARS-CoV-2. This requires a high complexity CLIA certified laboratory, such as Access Medical Laboratories to perform the testing. While the difficult RNA-extraction process has been removed, this test is still considered complex, as it requires PCR instrumentation. SalivaDirect also protects healthcare workers from potential exposure to sick patients, and works around worldwide swab shortages.This is a test that uses reagent developed by Yale University to help make COVID-19 PCR testing more accessible, comfortable and affordable.

• How accurate is the SalivaDirect Test?

100% Clinical Specificity and 94% Clinical Sensitivity

• What is the methodology for the SalivaDirect Test?

Real Time RT-PCR, DNA

• How long does it take to get the test results back?

Within 24hrs upon receiving

• Is this test authorized by the FDA?

Yes, under the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

• How long is my saliva sample stable for testing?

Room temperature for 30 days.

• How do I collect my sample?

Follow the instructions on our “instructions” page which shows how to secret saliva into the saliva tube provided to you.

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What is SalivaDirectTM ? Yale School of Medicine

SalivaDirect™ was developed by the Yale School of Medicine to efficiently test for SARS-CoV-2. This requires a high complexity CLIA certified laboratory, such as Access Medical Laboratories to perform the testing. While the difficult RNA-extraction process has been removed, this test is still considered complex, as it requires PCR instrumentation. SalivaDirect also protects healthcare workers from potential exposure to sick patients, and works around worldwide swab shortages.