What is a Nasopharyngeal Swab?

In addition to being the standard testing method for COVID-19, the nasopharyngeal swab is also frequently used for the detection of various viruses.

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COVID-19 Test Basics

COVID-19 Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection Simulator –

How to Obtain a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen

Nasal swab tests miss low viral SARS-CoV-2

Perform a Nasal Swab Sample Collection

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Collection of Nasopharyngeal Specimens with the Swab Technique

CDC Recommends Nasopharyngeal Swabs AND Oropharyngeal Swabs as Suitable for Upper Respiratory Tract Specimens for Investigations of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

Correctly performed nasal swabs

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COVID-19 Testing: How to Collect a Nasopharyngeal Swab Specimen