This is not your usual Nasal PCR. Ever heard about Saliva PCR? The only difference is the type of sample collected.
We have big news for you!
Saliva PCR can be used for the detection of Covid-19 virus infection! No more having to go through that irritating painful Nasal swab PCR.
Screening of Covid-19 Virus Infection
Coronavirus has caused a global pandemic since 2019. Acute coronavirus is primarily diagnosed with reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection of viral genetic material. Considering the three primary modes of transmission of covid-19 which are through contact, droplet and aerosol, various types of samples can be used for the purpose of detection.
A nasopharyngeal or nasal swab is still the main way to collect samples for testing.
However, nasal swabs can cause discomfort and require trained healthcare staff to perform.
Saliva PCR is the Ideal Choice for Screening
Saliva sample collection is the new deal. Specimens collection for screening is easy and convenient. It can be collected without the help of trained staff. Since saliva is easily collected and clinically reliable to detect diseases, the benefit of using saliva as a diagnostic fluid is encouraged. Several reports have stated that the viral load in the saliva is comparable to that in sputum (Teo et al., 2021). Furthermore, the collection of saliva is not painful and can be carried out by ourselves.
Sample from saliva or nasal swabbing does not differ much, moreover saliva collection is less costly according to a study from The American College of Cardiology (Bastos ML et al., 2021). Besides, studies have shown that saliva is more sensitive than nasopharyngeal swabs for diagnosis of asymptomatic and mild covid-19 infection. (Teo et al., 2021)
CLEADOC brings Virtual PCR to your doorstep!!
Are you living under one roof with high-risked individuals? And, you need to further validate your RTK test result? Yes! We hear you. This is another mission impossible on Malaysia’s Endemic Solution. CLEADOC -Virtual PCR is the answer. We have just launched it –specially tailored for very busy and high-risk individuals.
Trust us to honour our words. We have got you and your loved ones covered! At the most affordable cost and in the most convenient ways, we will wipe away all your unnecessary worries.
- Having difficulty getting your children swabbed?
- Tested with RTK but unsure about the accuracy.
- Worried about nose agitation?
- Fearing the spread of diseases at clinics/labs?
Worry no more! You can now get tested with a few drops of your saliva in the comfort of your home or office with CLEADOC’s Gold Standard PCR Test! You carry out the test yourself and record it virtually at any location. And, our rider will collect it at your doorstep.
If you think it is too good to be true, try it out now!
V-PCR is now available in CLEADOC App! Check it out here
Book yours now at only RM160!
Useful links :
https://cleadoc.com/vpcr/
References:
- Teo, A.K.J., Choudhury, Y., Tan, I.B. et al. (2021) Saliva is more sensitive than nasopharyngeal or nasal swabs for diagnosis of asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 infection. Sci Rep 11, 3134,https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82787-z
- Bastos ML, Perlman-Arrow S, Menzies D, Campbell JR (2021) The sensitivity and costs of testing for SARS-CoV-2 with Saliva vs Nasopharyngeal swabs, Annals of Internal Medicine 2021 April, https://doi.org/10.7326/M20-6569
- Butler- Laporte G, Lawandi A, Schiller I, et al. (2021) Comparison of Saliva and Nasopharyngeal swab nucleic acid amplification testing for detection of SARS-CoV-2: A systemic review and meta-analysis, JAMA Intern Med 2021; 181(3):353-360. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.8876
