US authorities approve new saliva test for coronavirus infection that no longer requires nasopharyngeal swabs.
According to CNN, such data are contained in a statement on the website of the Food and Drug Administration under the US Department of Health and Human Services..
The test was developed by scientists from Yale University. It was named SalivaDirect. Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Brett Girouar said this is another groundbreaking solution that will help reduce the need to limit resources for coronavirus testing.
The management also noted that for the test it is not necessary to take saliva in the presence of a person, it can be placed in any sterile container. It is expected that the result will be available in many American laboratories.. In addition, this testing method can reduce the risk of infection for the research professional..
CNN also noted that this is already the fifth management-approved test in which a saliva sample is examined.. Presumably, it will cost $ 10.