Optimal Insertion Depth for Nasal Mid-Turbinate and Nasopharyngeal Swabs

Optimal Insertion Depth for Nasal Mid-Turbinate and Nasopharyngeal Swabs

Millions of people are tested for COVID-19 daily during the pandemic, and a lack of evidence to guide optimal nasal swab testing can increase the risk of false-negative test results. This study aimed to determine the optimal insertion depth for nasal mid-turbinate and nasopharyngeal swabs. The measu...

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Main Authors: Rasmus Eið Callesen, Cecilie Mullerup Kiel, Lisette Hvid Hovgaard, Kathrine Kronberg Jakobsen, Michael Papesch, Christian von Buchwald, Tobias Todsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
antigen test
clinical validation
upper respiratory virus
virus diagnostics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/7/1257

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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/7/1257

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