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[QUOTE="DMDMD, post: 3476033, member: 4309"]
Sorry.  Technically, it has an EUA as a diagnostic test: "SalivaDirect is a real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2 in saliva collected without preservatives in a sterile container [I]rom individuals suspected of COVID-19 by their healthcare provider. (emphasis mine)[/I]."

[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.fda.gov/media/141192/download[/URL]

From their website:
[B]Asymptomatic detection.[/B] Most available SARS-CoV-2 tests have not been validated to detect asymptomatic infections, which is the primary goal of large-scale population screening and surveillance. We are working to see how SalivaDirect compares to swabs tested via conventional methods for detecting these cases, in partnership with the National Basketball Association and National Basketball Players Association. See below. 
[URL unfurl="true"]https://covidtrackerct.com/about-salivadirect/[/URL]

So, again technically, it is not authorized for screening asymptomatic persons.  Could you do that?  I suppose, but I don't believe they have presented data to know how sensitive or specific it would be in that scenario.
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