What is a pharyngeal swab?
A pharyngeal swab is a swab used to test the human pharynx for lesions or viruses by taking a small amount of secretions from the pharynx.
Why do I need a pharyngeal swab test?
A pharyngeal swab examines the bacterial flora of mucosal infections in the pharynx and can determine which microorganisms the body is infested with.
A pharyngeal swab is a very common test used in clinical practice, where secretions from the pharynx are taken and sent to a laboratory for examination to determine whether the body is infected with a virus, bacteria or fungi. And to classify these bacterial groups, whether they are allergic to a certain drug or resistant to a certain drug, which is a very important guideline for clinical treatment.
What should be done before the throat swab test?
①, pharyngeal swab test should first take the supplies needed for pharyngeal swab, such as pharyngeal swab set, biosafety bag, tongue depressor, etc.
②, to check the outside label of the pharyngeal swab, such as whether there is no date, specifications, sampling liquid color has not deteriorated, whether turbid, there is no sediment, etc.
③, but also to improve the sampling tube information, such as name, sampling unit, paste sampling number, etc.
④, to communicate with the subject in advance and tell the subject in advance not to smoke, not to drink, not to eat chewing gum and irritating, heavy-flavored food within 30 minutes before sampling.
