Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 positive rates and Ct values for nasopharyngeal swab, anterior nasal swab, and saliva samples
| Specimen type | No. of positive specimen (%) | Ct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasopharyngeal swab | 37/45 (82.2) | 29.16±4.60 | 29.53±4.74 |
| Anterior nasal swab | 16/45 (35.6) | 30.08±4.08 | 30.10±4.04 |
| Saliva | 25/45 (55.6) | 31.17±4.43 | 31.35±4.37 |
Values are presented as number (%) or mean±standard deviation.
Abbreviation: Ct, cycle threshold.