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However, efforts to test have been hampered by limited reagents, limitations in the availability of swabs used for the collection of nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens, limitations in personal protective equipment (PPE) for health care providers collecting the NPS specimens, and limitations in viral transport media for transporting the specimens. Therefore, more flexible options for screening for SARS-CoV-2 RNA and serologic responses are critical to inform clinical and public health responses.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n We aim to document the ability of patients to self-collect sufficient specimens for SARS-CoV-2 viral detection and serology.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Patient self-collection of samples will be done with observation by a health care provider during a telemedicine session. Participants will be mailed a specimen collection kit, engage in a telehealth session with a provider through a HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)-compliant video meeting, and collect specimens while being observed by the provider. Providers will record whether they are confident in the suitability of the specimen for laboratory testing that would inform clinical decision making. We will objectively assess the sufficiency of biological material in the mailed-in specimens.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The protocol was approved by the Emory University Institutional Review Board (IRB) on March 30, 2020 (Protocol number 371). 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