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ArticleBioengineering & translational medicine2023

SHEAR saliva collection device augments sample properties for improved analytical performance.

Shang Wei Song, Rashi Gupta, Niharika Jothilingam, Xinlei Qian, Yue Gu, V Vien Lee, Yoann Sapanel, David Michael Allen, John Eu Li Wong, Paul MacAry and 2 more

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Article in Bioengineering & translational medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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12 authors.

Shang Wei SongThe N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Rashi GuptaLife Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Niharika JothilingamThe N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Xinlei QianLife Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Yue GuLife Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
V Vien LeeThe N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Yoann SapanelThe Institute for Digital Medicine (WisDM), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
David Michael AllenDepartment of Medicine Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
John Eu Li WongDepartment of Medicine Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Paul MacAryLife Sciences Institute, National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.
Dean HoThe N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7337-296X
Agata BlasiakThe N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), National University of Singapore Singapore Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0727-7611

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Despite being a convenient clinical substrate for biomonitoring, saliva's widespread utilization has not yet been realized. The non-Newtonian, heterogenous, and highly viscous nature of saliva complicate the development of automated fluid handling processes that are vital for accurate diagnoses. Furthermore, conventional saliva processing methods are resource and/or time intensive precluding certain testing capabilities, with these challenges aggravated during a pandemic. The conventional approaches may also alter analyte structure, reducing application opportunities in point-of-care diagnostics. To overcome these challenges, we introduce the SHEAR saliva collection device that mechanically processes saliva, in a rapid and resource-efficient way. We demonstrate the device's impact on reducing saliva's viscosity, improving sample's uniformity, and increasing diagnostic performance of a COVID-19 rapid antigen test. Additionally, a formal user experience study revealed generally positive comments. SHEAR saliva collection device may support realization of the saliva's potential, particularly in large-scale and/or resource-limited settings for global and community diagnostics.

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antigen rapid testinfectious diseasespoint‐of‐caresaliva‐based diagnosticsaliva collection devicesample homogenizerSARS‐CoV‐2

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PMID38023718
PMCPMC10658560

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