This study will evaluate the efficacy of various sample collection methods for use with the Spartan COVID-19 System. It will compare the results from the Spartan COVID-19 System with results that are obtained using a predicate lab-based COVID-19 test that uses a nasopharyngeal swab sample. The goal is to determine which sample collection methods are most effective in capturing SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Once the subject is recruited,two nasopharyngeal swabs using the standard method will be
taken from the patient. Additionally, two nasal swab samples will be taken using the Spartan
COVID-19 swabs with an adjusted tip. All samples will be analyzed using the Spartan COVID-19
System.
The lab-based predicate test will be taken at the same time, with results reported back to
Spartan to be compared with results obtained from the Spartan COVID-19 System.
Device: Spartan COVID-19 System
PCR analysis of patient samples using the Spartan COVID-19 System
Inclusion Criteria:
- must have tested positive for COVID-19 via the existing nucleic acid testing method.
Exclusion Criteria:
-
Humber River Hospital
North York, Ontario, Canada
The Univeristy of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tara Linseman, MSc, Study Director
Spartan Bioscience Inc.