Simple Nasal Swab Test Could Cut Costly Virus Screenings in High-Risk Settings

Simple nasal swab test could cut costly virus screenings in high-risk settings

The COVID-19 pandemic yielded important advances in testing for respiratory viruses, but it also exposed important unmet needs in screening to prevent the spread of infections in high-risk settings.

Screen saver: Simpler, less costly virus testing in high-risk settings

Screening for an immunological biomarker in the nasal passage can effectively rule out a respiratory virus — reducing the need for conventional PCR tests.