Published in Biomedical Optics Express · View the paper (DOI)
A novel technology has been developed for fast and reliable detection of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva samples using a flow virometer that utilizes fluorescent light markers. The device achieved high sensitivity and specificity in a blind test on over 50 patients, outperforming commercial antigen tests.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Light-based device uses a few drops of saliva to effectively test Covid-19 patients ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences · Feb 22, 2022 · first to report
- Photonic technology enables fast, sensitive saliva test for COVID-19 Optica · Feb 22, 2022