Table 1.
Testing scenario | Test | Specimen type | Venue | Result turnaround time | Included in simulation 1 |
Included in simulation 2 |
|
1. | Standard testing, drive-through | PCRa | NPb swab | Drive-through community testing site | 48 hours | ✓c | ✓ |
2. | Standard testing, walk-in | PCR | NP swab | Walk-in community testing site | 48 hours | ✓ | ✓ |
3. | Less invasive testing | PCR | Spit sample | Walk-in community testing site | 48 hours |
|
✓ |
4. | Dual testing | PCR and serology | Finger prick | Walk-in community testing site | 48 hours |
|
✓ |
5. | At-home testing | PCR | Shallow nasal swab | Home collection, receiving and returning the kit via mail | Within 5 days |
|
✓ |
6. | None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
aPCR: polymerase chain reaction.
bNP: nasopharyngeal.
c✓: Check marks indicate whether the testing scenario was included in each simulation.