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PHLN statement on using saliva as a respiratory specimen for SARS-CoV-2 testing

Public Health Laboratory Network (PHLN) statement on the use of saliva as an alternative specimen for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

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PHLN statement on using saliva as a respiratory specimen for SARS-CoV-2 testing

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Health sector
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This document states the PHLN's position on the use of saliva as an alternative specimen for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.

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COVID-19 resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and health care managers, PHLN COVID-19 publications
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