Is a throat swab better at detecting omicron than a nasal swab?
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Doctors now recommend swabbing the mouth and the nose to get more accurate results from COVID-19 rapid tests.

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Lisa Barrett suggests swabbing the throat first — twice on each side — and then swabbing each nostril.

“This particular virus, like Omicron, seems to hang out in the throat a lot,” Barrett said.

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This video is a demonstration for performing a combination nasal and throat swab procedure.

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00:03 Specimen collection should be performed by health care personnel who have completed training and demonstrated competency. Always read the manufacturer’s package insert for specific instructions regarding specimen collection and transport for the type of test kit being used.

00:19 Personal protective equipment (PPE), including a lab coat, mask (surgical, dental, medical procedure, isolation or laser mask), eye protection and gloves should be worn at all times when collecting a respiratory specimen.

00:34 To first collect nasal specimen, check for nasal obstructions

00:42 Open swab package

00:48 To first collect nasal specimen, gently insert the swab into the nostril. Using a gentle rotation, push the swab until a slight resistance is met at the level of the turbinates

00:57 Rotate the swab several times against the nasal wall

01:00 Gently remove swab and perform the test according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

01:06 Next, to collect the throat specimen, instruct the patient to tilt their head back.

01:11 Rub the swab up and down against the back of the throat, avoiding the tongue and cheeks.

01:16 Gently remove swab and perform the test according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

01:22 If the specimen testing is not performed at the point-of-care, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for transport and storage recommendations. Follow the standard operating procedures of transport and testing for your facility.

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The views and opinions expressed in these videos are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect COPAN’s official policy, recommendation or position. Always read the manufacturer’s package insert for specific instructions regarding specimen collection and transport for the type of test kit being used.
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Is a throat swab better at detecting omicron than a nasal swab?
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This video shows how to use the self-swabbing kit from PHE to test for coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). It shows how to take a throat swab and nose swab using a single swab. It should be viewed and used with the instruction sheet provided in the kit.
A kit will only be supplied to you if you are eligible for testing, by your GP or your local health protection team who will contact you directly. Kits are not available to purchase and you cannot request one.
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Step-by-step guidance on collecting an oropharyngeal throat swab sample for diagnosing strep throat. To ensure patient comfort, use a Puritan foam, polyester, or flock swab to brush over the back of the throat and around the tonsils to collect secretions.

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