Sensitivity of two saliva Covid-19 self-tests over 90pct - Noor Hisham

 

Studies by the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) found two self-test devices that use saliva for Covid-19 screening have sensitivity levels of above 90 percent.

Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the studies by IMR have been completed and details on the guidelines for use of the self-test kits were expected next week.

"Evaluation on two saliva self-testing devices have been completed by the IMR and both have a sensitivity of over 90 percent. The MDA (Medical Device Authority) is detailing the usage guidelines and God willing it will be completed next week," he said in a Twitter post today.

In May, he said there were two companies offering the test kit for sale at local pharmacies.

He said through the use of the saliva test kits, individuals need not go to a health facility to get screened for Covid-19.

- Bernama