Abstract
The first pediatric study demonstrating significantly higher positivity rate of nasal (mid-turbinate) swab testing over oropharyngeal swab testing in detecting SARS-CoV-2 (Fisher exact test 0.046, Cohen K 0.43, confidence interval 95%, 0.014-0.855). Benefits might include lower collection-related hazard for healthcare workers. We recommend it as preferred choice for swab-based SARS-CoV-2 testing in children.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Betacoronavirus / isolation & purification*
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COVID-19
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COVID-19 Testing
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques / instrumentation
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods*
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Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis*
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Coronavirus Infections / virology
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Health Personnel
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Nasal Cavity / virology
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Oropharynx / virology*
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Pandemics
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Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis*
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Pneumonia, Viral / virology
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Prospective Studies
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RNA, Viral / isolation & purification
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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SARS-CoV-2
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Specimen Handling