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Performance characteristics of the L and T protocols in saliva considering either ONS or saliva result positive as SARS-CoV-2 positive.
| Sensitivity (95 %CI) | Specificity (95 %CI) | PPV (95 %CI) | NPV (95 %CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol L | 0.81 (0.74−0.87) | 1.00 (0.98−1.00) | 1.00 (0.97−1.00) | 0.89 (0.85−0.92) |
| Protocol T | 0.78 (0.70−0.84) | 1.00 (0.98−1.00) | 1.00 (0.97−1.00) | 0.87 (0.82−0.91) |
PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value, ONS- oro/nasopharyngeal swabs.
