Nylon swabs with plastic handles, polyester swabs, flocked swabs (can absorb
more biological samples and achieve a higher release rate) or artificial cotton
swabs.
Coronavirus Swab
Before the collection, rinse the mouth with normal saline, let the patient tilt his head slightly, and ask him to open his mouth to make an "ah" sound. If necessary, use a tongue depressor to lightly press the tongue surface to expose the throat, hold a sterile swab, and wipe with a sensitive and gentle motion Wipe the secretions and epithelial tissues on both sides of the palatine arch, pharynx and tonsil with a little force for at least 3 times, and then wipe up and down the back wall of the pharynx at least 3 times; after taking it, insert the swab into a test tube, or put it in a suitable In the preservation solution, plug the nozzle tightly, indicate the time of specimen collection, and send it for inspection immediately. During elution, immerse the swab head in the sampling solution, and contact the swab head with the tube wall several times to flush the specimen into the sampling solution as much as possible. It is best to collect specimens before treatment with antibacterial drugs. The throat swab must be kept moist.
Precautions for sample collection: Observe the patient’s oral mucosa and throat for redness, ulcers, purulent secretions, etc., and let parents and patients know the location and purpose of collection before collection, and obtain their active cooperation.
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