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. 2020 Aug 31;24(5):422–427. doi: 10.1016/j.bjid.2020.08.001

Table 3.

Characteristics of the participants who had discordant result on detection of SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR by NPS/OPS and saliva.

Participant N Sex Age NPS/OPS Saliva Onset of symptoms (days) Symptoms Ct IgG
1 F 82 ND D 3 Fever, dyspnea, dry cough and myalgia 35.72 NA
2 M 41 ND D 3 Chills, myalgia, headache, rhinorrhea, dry cough, anosmia and ageusia 32.24 NA
3 F 41 D ND 6 Nasal congestion and dry cough _ R
4 F 27 D ND 4 Headache, sneezing, runny nose and sore throat _ R
5 F 39 D ND 7 Headache, rhinorrhea, dry cough and sore throat _ NR
6 F 49 D ND 3 Headache, dry cough and sore throat _ R

Abbreviations: F, female; M, male; D, detected; ND, not detected; NPS, nasopharyngeal swab; OPS, oropharyngeal swab; Ct, cycle threshold; R, reactive; NR, not reactive; NA, not available.