Validation of the Hologic Aptima Unisex and Multitest Specimen Collection Kits Used for Endocervical and Male Urethral Swab Specimens (Aptima Swabs) for Collection of Samples from SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients

J Clin Microbiol. 2020 Jul 23;58(8):e00753-20. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00753-20. Print 2020 Jul 23.
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Keywords: Aptima swabs; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; collection device.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus / isolation & purification*
  • COVID-19
  • COVID-19 Testing
  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques / methods*
  • Coronavirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Endometrium / virology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / diagnosis*
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Urethra / virology*