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. 2021 Dec 30;7(12):e32846. doi: 10.2196/32846

Table 1.

Testing approaches used in the simulations.

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.