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Comparisons of sensitivity between specimen types, N = 51.
| Specimen Type | ΔSensitivity | p-Value * |
|---|---|---|
| OPS vs. NPS | 1.6% | 1.000 |
| NPS vs. Nasal swab | 9.8% | 0.063 |
| OPS vs. Nasal swab | 11.7% | 0.070 |
| OPS/NPS vs. OPS | 5.8% | 0.250 |
| OPS/NPS vs. NPS | 7.8% | 0.125 |
| OPS/NPS vs. Nasal swab | 17.6% | 0.004 |
| OPS/Nasal swab vs. OPS | 3.9% | 1.000 |
| OPS/Nasal swab vs. NPS | 5.8% | 1.000 |
| OPS/Nasal swab vs. NMTS | 15.7% | 0.031 |
OPS: oropharyngeal swab, NPS: nasopharyngeal swab, Δ% points difference in sensitivity. * McNemar test.
