NP samples were obtained using flocked-tipped nylon swabs (Copan Diagnostics, Merrieta, California)47 (link) that were inserted into each nostril until contact with the posterior nasopharynx was made. Swabs were then rotated 180 degrees in both directions, placed in commercially prepared tubes with universal transport media (UTM), and stored on ice until transport. Samples were collected from the study clinic daily and were taken to the PCR laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), where they were stored at −80°C.
Flocked tipped nylon swabs
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Flocked-tipped nylon swabs are sterile sampling devices designed for the collection of specimens. The flocked-tip offers improved sample collection and release properties compared to traditional swabs.
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Nasopharyngeal Swab Collection Technique
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Nasopharyngeal Sampling for COVID-19 Detection
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NP samples were obtained using flocked-tipped nylon swabs (Copan Diagnostics, Merrieta, California) (Van Horn et al., 2008 (link)) that were inserted into each nostril until contact with the posterior nasopharynx was made. Swabs were then rotated 180 degrees in both directions, placed in commercially prepared tubes with universal transport media (UTM), and stored on ice until transport. Samples were collected from the study clinic daily and were taken to the PCR laboratory at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), where they were stored at −80°C.
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