Self-reported olfactory and gustatory dysfunction and psychophysical testing in screening for COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Minh Phuoc HoangPhillip StaibanoTobial McHughDoron D SommerKornkiat SnidvongsPublished in: International forum of allergy & rhinology (2021)
Although demonstrating high specificity and DOR values, neither self-reported OGD nor unvalidated and limited psychophysical tests were sufficiently sensitive in screening for COVID-19. They were not suitable adjuncts in ruling out the disease.