Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, thousands of nasopharyngeal swabs have been taken in Austria - millions worldwide. Their correct performance is essential for diagnosing and challenging ...

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

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are at record numbers, fueled by the spread of the omicron variant. The country’s daily test volume has risen in tandem, and is now at its highest compared to any other ...

Nasopharyngeal swabbing — using a plastic stick to retrieve a sample from the back of your throat and nasal passage — is the current gold standard in collecting specimens to test for infections, ...

Many who’ve had a nasal Covid-19 test performed on themselves have described it as feeling like that swab got as far back as their brains. If done correctly, the swab is angled parallel to the floor, ...

The appropriate procedure for obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab specimen, as shown in the video by Marty et al. (published on April 17 at NEJM.org), 1 is of paramount importance. Proper collection of a ...

Innovative Product Brands, Inc. (IPB), developed a novel polypropylene nasopharyngeal swab under the company’s efforts to positively impact COVID-19 testing availability. Rhinostics is focused on ...