Nasopharyngeal swab collection in the suspicion of Covid-19.
Am J Otolaryngol
; 41(5): 102551, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-525813
ABSTRACT
RT-PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA on nasopharyngeal swab is the standard for diagnosing active Covid-19 disease in asymptomatic subjects and in symptomatic patients without the typical radiological findings. Nasopharyngeal swabbing appears a trivial procedure, still an inappropriate nasopharyngeal sampling, performed by untrained operators, can be a relevant cause of false negative findings with a clear negative impact on the effort to control the epidemic and, when PPE is not properly used, this can expose healthcare workers and patients to risks of contagion.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Specimen Handling
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Nasopharynx
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Coronavirus Infections
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Clinical Laboratory Techniques
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Betacoronavirus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Am J Otolaryngol
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
J.amjoto.2020.102551
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