Saliva Sampling for Prospective SARS-CoV-2 Screening of Healthcare Professionals.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the feasibility and acceptance of a non-invasive, daily and proactive screening program for SARS-CoV-2 infection employing serial saliva testing, in combination with a digital questionnaire among healthcare providers (HCPs) in a multi-professional setting.

Design: This was a prospective cohort study involving HCPs from different units at a single tertiary care center, over a pilot phase of 4 weeks during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic from April 18th to June 6th, 2020.

Setting: Pediatric tertiary patient care units, Comprehensive Center for Pediatrics, Medical University of Vienna.