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The Use of Saliva Samples to Test for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection in Newborns: Examination of False-Positive Samples Associated with Donor Milk Use

International Journal of Neonatal Screening, 2023
A universal screening research study was conducted in six hospitals to identify the clinical sensitivity of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing on newborn dried blood spots (DBSs) versus saliva specimens for the diagnosis of congenital ...
Whitney Wunderlich, Abbey C. Sidebottom, Anna K. Schulte, Jessica Taghon, Sheila Dollard, Nelmary Hernandez-Alvarado   +5 more
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The development and applications of polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for the detection of illicit drugs in saliva samples [PDF]

, 2002
Anti-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), anti-cocaine and anti-morphine polyclonal antibodies were produced. These antibodies were successfully applied to an ELISA format for the detection of THC, cocaine, and morphine in saliva samples. Monoclonal antibodies
Fanning, Lorna M.
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Saliva Testing Is Accurate for Early-Stage and Presymptomatic COVID-19

Microbiology Spectrum, 2021
Although nasopharyngeal samples have been considered the gold standard for COVID-19 testing, variability in viral load across different anatomical sites could cause nasopharyngeal samples to be less sensitive than saliva or nasal samples in certain cases.
Abigail J. Johnson, Shannon Zhou, Susan L. Hoops, Benjamin Hillmann, Matthew Schomaker, Robyn Kincaid, Jerry Daniel, Kenneth Beckman, Daryl M. Gohl, Sophia Yohe, Dan Knights, Andrew C. Nelson   +11 more
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Endocrine Hypertension, Adrenal Steroids and Development of a Saliva Based Aldosterone Assay as a Potential Screening Method [PDF]

, 2008
Recent evidence has shown the increased incidence of PA in approximately 15% of the hypertensive population, making a non-invasive and simple screening method for the measurement of aldosterone levels necessary.
Manolopoulou, Jenny
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Absorption Elution Assay to Detect Specific Blood Group Antigens in Saliva of Children [PDF]

Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry, 2022
Context: Invasive blood typing during a research process induces fear and anxiety in children. Specific blood group antigens, being the exclusive domain of the erythrocyte were also reported in bodily secretions like sweat, semen, and even saliva.
Komali Paruvada, Jayalakshmi Pandranki, Narasimha Rao V Vanga   +2 more
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Screening and post-screening of air pollution markers in mixed saliva of preschool children

Hygiene and sanitation, 2020
Introduction. salivary diagnostics is a promising area that requires further research.The aim of the study. The two-stage study is aimed at identifying reliable biochemical and immunological markers of the influence of atmospheric air pollution in saliva samples in preschool children.Material and methods.
Ludmila V. Khripach, T. D. Knyazeva, E. V. Zheleznyak, A. K. Makovetskaya, Z. I. Koganova, O. V. Budarina, Z. F. Sabirova, F. I. Ingel, N. N. Demina, N. V. Lebedeva   +9 more
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Saliva Exhibits High Sensitivity and Specificity for the Detection of SARS-COV-2

Diseases, 2021
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to assess the application of a multitude of effective diagnostic specimens for conducting mass testing, for accurate diagnosis and to formulate strategies for its prevention and control.
Ibrahim Warsi, Zohaib Khurshid, Hamda Shazam, Muhammad Farooq Umer, Eisha Imran, Muhammad Owais Khan, Paul Desmond Slowey, J. Max Goodson   +7 more
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Effects of Different Tastants on Parotid Saliva Flow and Composition [PDF]

, 2009
Saliva from parotid glands plays a role in taste perception. Parotid saliva is also stimulated by tastants. The aim of this work is to investigate the effects of different tastants on the parotid salivary response in six subjects.
E. Dransfield, Neyraud, E., Mesmin, C., E. Neyraud, J. H. F. Bult, Neyraud, Eric, Dransfield, E., C. I. Heinzerling, Bult, J.H.F., Heinzerling, C.I., C. Mesmin   +10 more
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Screening for High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Reveals HPV52 and HPV58 among Pediatric and Adult Patient Saliva Samples

Dentistry Journal
Previous research has demonstrated that the human papillomavirus (HPV) can infect a wide range of human tissues, including those within the oral cavity. High-risk oral HPV strains have been associated with the development and progression of oral cancers,
Hunter Hinton, Lorena Herrera, Sofia Valenzuela, Katherine M. Howard, Karl Kingsley   +4 more
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The use of saliva as a practical and feasible alternative to urine in large-scale screening for congenital cytomegalovirus infection increasesinclusion and detection rates

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, 2015
INTRODUCTION: Although urine is considered the gold-standard material for the detection of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, it can be difficult to obtain in newborns.
Emanuelle Santos de Carvalho Cardoso, Bruna Laís Santos de Jesus, Luciano Gama da Silva Gomes, Sandra Mara Bispo Sousa, Sandra Rocha Gadelha, Lauro Juliano Marin   +5 more
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