If not otherwise stated, the virological status of sample pools is evaluated through PCR tests.
Screening strategies
General population
Campus screening strategies
SUNY campuses are implementing a pool testing strategy based on saliva samples, including Cornell, SUNY Fredonia or SUNY Oneonta. The University of Tennessee is also implementing a saliva pool testing strategy. Researchers from Yale University, Georgia Augusta University, the University of Illinois, are also considering or implementing pool testing strategies.
Small-scale screening or experimental protocols
References
See also Group testing COVID-19 testing