nasopharyngeal specimen collection swab

Specimen collection swab
1.use for virus specimen collection for testing , cell collection for DNA testing and general purpose collection.
2.Sample rapidy elutes from the flocked swab
Our flocked swabs feature perpendicular nylon fibers that optimize specimen collection and elution into transport media. The swabs also feature a molded breakpoint that allows you to safely and easily break off the swabstick, and several breakpoint options are available for different tubes.
Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection
1. Perform hand hygiene over gloves.
2. Hold swab between your thumb and forefinger with
the shaft resting on your middle finger.
3. Patient tilts head back, and you place your hand on
the patient's forehead.
4. Insert swab into nostril, gently rotating inward
until resistance is met at the level of the turbinates.
5. Rotate the swab a few times.
6. Withdraw the swab, remove hand from patient
forehead, and place single swab in container with
transport medium.
7. Break off the end of broken swab so cap will close.
8. Dispose of broken tip into sharps container.
9. Tighten cap.
Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection
1. Perform hand hygiene over gloves.
2. Hold swab between your thumb and forefinger with the
shaft resting on your middle finger.
3. Have the patient open their mouth (may need to use
tongue depressor).
4. Insert swab into posterior pharynx and tonsillar area.
5. Rotate the swab a few times.
6. Withdraw the swab and place in container with
transport medium.
7. Break off the end of broken swab so cap will close.
8. Dispose of broken tip into sharps container.
9. Tighten cap.
Instruction of the specimen collection swab
Insert minitip swab with a flexible shaft through the nostril parallel to the palate (not upwards) until resistance is encountered or the distance is equivalent to that from the ear to the nostril of the patient, indicating contact with the nasopharynx. Swab should reach depth equal to distance from nostrils to outer opening of the ear. Gently rub and roll the swab. Leave swab in place for several seconds to absorb secretions. Slowly remove swab while rotating it. Specimens can be collected from both sides using the same swab, but it is not necessary to collect specimens from both sides if the minitip is saturated with fluid from the first collection. If a deviated septum or blockage create difficulty in obtaining the specimen from one nostril, use the same swab to obtain the specimen from the other nostril.
Insert swab into the posterior pharynx and tonsillar areas. Rub swab over both tonsillar pillars and posterior oropharynx and avoid touching the tongue, teeth, and gums
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