Alliance for Pandemic Preparedness

May 26, 2021

Multiplexed Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Infections in High Throughput by SARSeq

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  • A novel molecular test for detection of SARS-CoV-2 called SARSeq (saliva analysis by RNA sequencing) demonstrated sensitivity approximately equal to existing RT-PCR tests, high specificity, and low cost while utilizing equipment available in most molecular biology facilities. The test can be run on up to 36,000 samples in parallel with a turnaround time of 12-24 hours, which could be beneficial for conducting widespread population-level surveillance for SARS-CoV-2.

Yelagandula et al. (May 2021). Multiplexed Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Infections in High Throughput by SARSeq. Nature Communications. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22664-5