Table.
SARS-CoV-2 test by RT-PCR for vaginal fluid, cervical exfoliated cells, and anal swab samples
| Patient no. | Age, y | Menopause | Days from first symptoms to sampling | Throat swab | Vaginal fluid | Cervical exfoliated cells | Anal swab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | Yes | 24 | + | − | − | − |
| 2 | 60 | Yes | 27 | + | − | − | − |
| 3 | 59 | Yes | 36 | + | − | − | − |
| 4 | 64 | Yes | 31 | + | − | − | − |
| 5 | 60 | Yes | 21 | − | − | − | − |
| 6 | 75 | Yes | 23 | + | − | − | − |
| 7 | 88 | Yes | 26 | + | − | − | − |
| 8 | 46 | No | 26 | + | − | − | − |
| 9 | 56 | Yes | 27 | + | − | − | − |
| 10 | 69 | Yes | 26 | + | − | − | − |
| 11 | 56 | Yes | 25 | + | − | − | − |
| 12 | 55 | Yes | 25 | − | − | − | − |
| 13 | 70 | Yes | 31 | + | − | − | − |
| 14 | 48 | No | 28 | + | − | − | − |
| 15 | 37 | Postpartum | 28 | − | − | − | − |
| 16 | 71 | Yes | 31 | + | − | − | − |
| 17 | 71 | Yes | 41 | − | − | − | − |
| 18 | 56 | Yes | 20 | + | − | − | − |
| 19 | 41 | No | 23 | + | − | − | − |
| 20 | 73 | Yes | 22 | + | − | − | − |
| 21 | 63 | Yes | 14 | − | − | − | − |
| 22 | 67 | Yes | 21 | − | − | − | − |
| 23 | 51 | No | 24 | − | − | − | − |
| 24 | 44 | No | 21 | − | − | − | − |
| 25 | 76 | Yes | 22 | + | − | − | − |
| 26 | 63 | Yes | 13 | + | − | − | − |
| 27 | 69 | Yes | 9 | + | − | − | − |
| 28 | 65 | Yes | 11 | + | − | − | − |
| 29 | 44 | No | 14 | + | − | − | − |
| 30 | 64 | Yes | 8 | + | − | − | + |
| 31 | 53 | Yes | 15 | + | − | − | − |
| 32 | 66 | Yes | 26 | + | − | − | − |
| 33 | 67 | Yes | 29 | + | − | − | − |
| 34 | 67 | Yes | 26 | + | − | − | − |
| 35 | 66 | Yes | 26 | + | − | − | − |
The “+” symbol stands for positive results, and “−” symbol stands for negative results.
RT-PCR, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
Cui. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 detection in the female lower genital tract. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2020.