# Lollipop-Style COVID Tests The Conceptual 'Lo.Li' COVID-19 Saliva Testing Tool is Child-Friendly By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-09-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-saliva-testing-tool References: [tuvie](https://www.tuvie.com/lo-li-covid-19-saliva-testing-tool-integrates-lollipop-to-encourage-children-to-take-the-test/)  The conceptual 'Lo.Li' [COVID-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indicaid-covid19flu-ab-home-test) saliva testing tool is a fun take on the health product that's targeted towards children as a way to make the process of testing less daunting. The test is based on the [saliva antigen (oropharyngeal) testing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covidflu-test) as a more comfortable alternative to traditional nasopharyngeal testing that requires a swab to be inserted into the nasal cavity. The test comes in the form of [lollipop that kids can enjoy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multeez) as the test samples their saliva, which takes about 15-minutes and is difficult to perform with conventional tests amongst youngsters. The conceptual 'Lo.Li' COVID-19 saliva testing tool is imagined in several flavor options that are communicated to the user thanks to the fruit-shaped nature of the lollipop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Child-friendly COVID Tests:** Child-friendly COVID-19 testing tools, such as the 'Lo.Li' saliva testing lollipop, are being developed to make the testing process less daunting for children. - **Saliva Antigen Testing:** Saliva antigen testing is emerging as a more comfortable alternative to traditional nasopharyngeal testing, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for medical testing. - **Interactive Health Products:** Interactive health products like the 'Lo.Li' lollipop COVID test offer engaging and enjoyable experiences to users, opening doors for disruptive innovations in the health industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pediatric Healthcare:** Child-friendly COVID testing tools are specifically designed for pediatric healthcare settings, creating opportunities for disruptive innovations in pediatric medical technology. - **Medical Testing:** The emergence of saliva antigen testing presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of medical testing and diagnostics. - **Confectionery:** The conceptual 'Lo.Li' COVID-19 saliva testing tool, in the form of a lollipop, intersects the confectionery industry with health products, potentially disrupting the market and consumer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Coated Sampling Swabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candycollect.md) - [Beneficial Sore Throat Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throat-soothing-lollipops.md) - [Brain-Boosting Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lolly-pops.md) - [Celebratory Audio Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastysounds-audiolollipop.md) - [Gum-Filled Zero-Sugar Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zolli-gum-popz.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-x-hismile.md) - [Groundbreaking Microplastic Saliva Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microplastics-test.md) - [Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-bottle.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md)