Variability in instructions for performance of nasopharyngeal swabs across Canada in the era of COVID-19 – what type of swab is actually being performed?

Abstract Background The primary method of surveillance for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is with nasopharyngeal swabs. Given the significant demand for nasopharyngeal swabs, a large number of previously untrained and unfamiliar staff are now performing this test. It was noted that there was significant...

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Main Authors: Nole M. Hiebert, Breanna Ashley Chen, Leigh J. Sowerby
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-020-00490-x