Diagnostic Efficacy and Tolerability of Molded Plastic Nasopharyngeal Swab (FinSwab) Compared to Flocked Nylon Swab in Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Viruses
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00736-21
Abstract: We demonstrate that a molded plastic swab is a valid alternative to conventional brush-like swabs in collection of a nasopharyngeal sample for virus diagnostics. ABSTRACT The supply of testing equipment is vital in controlling the… read more here.
Keywords: diagnostic efficacy; molded plastic; swab; tolerability ... See more keywords