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Mayo Clinic develops COVID-19 detection test

The test specifically detects SARS-CoV-2, a virus that the clinic says causes COVID-19 coronavirus.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Mayo Clinic in Rochester says it has developed its own way of testing for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to its website Thursday afternoon.

The test specifically detects SARS-CoV-2, a virus that the clinic says causes COVID-19 coronavirus.

Some of the methods used to obtain samples include nasopharyngeal swabs, sputum, throat swabs, bronchoalveolar lavages, and bronchial washings.  Continue reading.

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