• Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. · Sep 2020

    Nasal Swab as Preferred Clinical Specimen for COVID-19 Testing in Children.

    • Giordano Palmas, Maria Moriondo, Sandra Trapani, Silvia Ricci, Elisa Calistri, Laura Pisano, Giancarlo Perferi, Luisa Galli, Elisabetta Venturini, Giuseppe Indolfi, and Chiara Azzari.
    • From the Department of Health Sciences, University of Florence and Meyer Children's University Hospital, Florence, Italy.
    • Pediatr. Infect. Dis. J. 2020 Sep 1; 39 (9): e267-e270.

    AbstractThe first pediatric study demonstrating significantly higher positivity rate of nasal (mid-turbinate) swab testing over oropharyngeal swab testing in detecting SARS-CoV-2 (Fisher exact test 0.046, Cohen K 0.43, confidence interval 95%, 0.014-0.855). Benefits might include lower collection-related hazard for healthcare workers. We recommend it as preferred choice for swab-based SARS-CoV-2 testing in children.

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