Table 2.
Future Examples of Self-Collection and/or Self-Testing Methods for Infectious Disease Pathogens
| Test | Self-collection method | Test method amenable to self-testing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Antibody |
Blood finger prick |
Yes | Lateral flow assay permits direct visualization or image capture by Smartphone |
| COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Antigen |
Mid-turbinate or anterior nares swabs | Yes | Lateral flow assay permits direct visualization or image capture by Smartphone |
| Influenza A, B Antigen |
Mid-turbinate or anterior nares swabs | Yes | Lateral flow assay permits direct visualization or image capture by Smartphone |
| GAS Antigen |
Pharyngeal swab | Yes | Lateral flow assay permits direct visualization or image capture by Smartphone |
| Influenza A, B NAAT |
Mid-turbinate or anterior nares swabs | Specimen sent to lab for testing | |
| RSV NAAT | Anterior nares swabs | Specimen sent to lab for testing | |
| GAS NAAT | Pharyngeal swab | Specimen sent to lab for testing | |
| Enteric Pathogen NAAT/H pylori Antigen |
Stool | Specimen sent to lab for testing | |
| STI NAAT | Vaginal swabs or urine |
Specimen sent to lab for testing | |
| Vaginitis/vaginosis NAAT | Vaginal swabs | Specimen sent to lab for testing |
COVID-19, coronavirus disease 2019; GAS, group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes); NAAT, nucleic acid amplification test; RSV, respiratory syncytial virus; SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2; STI, sexually transmitted infection.