Publications by authors named "Melissa Valdes-Reyes"
Development of an alternative saliva test for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 using TRIzol: Adapting to countries with lower incomes looking for a large-scale detection program.
Haydee Miranda-Ortiz Edith A Fernández-Figueroa Erika B Ruíz-García Anallely Muñoz-Rivas Alejandra Méndez-Pérez
PLoS One
August 2021
Article Synopsis
- Saliva testing for SARS-CoV-2 is a promising alternative to traditional nasopharyngeal swabs, allowing for self-collection and reducing the risk of exposure to the virus.
- Current saliva tests are hindered by high costs due to the need for specialized tubes, prompting the development of a method using TRIzol to stabilize RNA and inactivate the virus.
- The new TRIzol saliva testing method has been shown to be just as effective as traditional swabs, offers greater accessibility, is less expensive, and is particularly beneficial for low-income countries in managing COVID-19 cases.