Nasal Swab

Explanation

A nasal swab collects a sample from inside the nose for laboratory testing.

What is a nasal swab?

A swab is placed inside the nose to collect a sample. The swab itself is the collection method, not the diagnosis and not the name of one particular laboratory test.

What does the result mean?

The meaning depends on what the laboratory looked for, such as a particular virus or bacterium, and on the method used. A result for one target does not answer whether a different infection is present. The exact test name and result wording are therefore essential when reading the report.

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