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TEST SALIVAIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Endocrine System and Metabolism
DEF

A test done on a saliva sample to detect an infectious agent.

CONT

A salivary test can detect most of the periodontal pathogens ... The patient has to rinse with saline for 30 [seconds] then spit in a collection tube.

CONT

Saliva tests are logistically less complicated than swab tests. The tube can be delivered to the doorstep and subsequently collected or returned by post.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
DEF

Test réalisé sur un échantillon de salive pour détecter un agent infectieux.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
CONT

¿En qué consisten los test de saliva? En este tipo de pruebas se recoge una muestra de saliva, donde los anticuerpos alcanzan una mayor concentración que en la sangre durante los primeros días de la infección.

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