Understanding COVID-19 Testing Methods

What was a major challenge in testing for COVID-19 when it first emerged?

• No existing test for the virus

• Limited hospital facilities

• Insufficient healthcare workers

• Lack of awareness about the virus

What is a key advantage of the SalivaDirect test over the nasal swab test?

• It minimizes contact with healthcare workers

• It requires no lab processing

• It is more expensive

• It provides instant results

What is the role of proteinase K in the SalivaDirect test?

• To convert RNA into DNA

• To isolate viral RNA

• To duplicate DNA

• To detect fluorescence

How does the cost of materials for SalivaDirect compare to nasal swab tests?

• SalivaDirect is significantly cheaper

• Both have the same cost

• Nasal swab tests are cheaper

• SalivaDirect is more expensive

What percentage of agreement did the Yale team report between SalivaDirect and nasal swab test results?

• 80%

• 100%

• 94%

• 70%