Self -Collection: An Appropriate Alternative During The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic

•First study providing evidence of equivalence of self-collection for SARS-CoV-2.•Self-collection has potential to increase accessibility and detection of SARS-CoV-2.•Self-collection has potential to preserve PPE supplies.•Self-collection has potential to reduce exposure to others.•Self-collection was easy to perform and preferred by the majority of participants.