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How should patients be prepared for a nasopharyngeal culture?
The procedure of inserting the swab should be described to the patient, as there is a slight discomfort associated with taking the sample. Other than that, no special preparation is necessary.
How is a nasopharyngeal culture done?
The patient should cough before collection of the specimen. Then, as the patient tilts his or her head backwards, the caregiver will inspect the back of the throat using a penlight and tongue depressor. A swab on a flexible wire is inserted into.
What risks exist for the patient in undergoing a nasopharyngeal culture?
There is little to no risk involved in a nasopharyngeal culture.
What is nasopharyngeal secretions?
Snot
what is a flocked swab?
The cell medical company flocked swab is made of nylon fiber flocking technology. The front end of the flocking swab rod is coated with nylon short fiber fixed vertically so that there is no absorption hole in the whole collection swab collection area. Learn more The sample will not disperse and remain in the fiber, which is conducive to faster and more efficient elution. To limit the damage to the sample and improve the accuracy of detection, the cotton swab is made of completely inert parts. Our flocked swabs are famous for their stable and reliable performance and excellent absorption and elution ability. what are flocked swabs used for? Flocking refers to the process of applying multi-length fibers to the surface of adhesive coating; If the cotton swab head is flocking, it is a flocking swab. It is a disposable sampling swab composed of nylon short fiber velveteen wool head and ABS plastic rod. For oral, nasopharyngeal, cervical and vaginal sampling, laboratory testing, etc. From Cell medical (Dongguan) Co. ,Ltd.
What name is used for cotton wool that is used to mop up blood?
That's called a 'swab'.
What alternative procedures may be used to do a nasopharyngeal culture?
In most cases of upper respiratory tract infections, a throat culture is more appropriate than a nasopharyngeal culture. However, the nasopharyngeal culture should be used in cases where throat cultures are difficult to obtain or to.
What nasopharyngeal organism is plated by patient bedside?
Haemophilus
What does the medical abbreviation NPA mean?
Nasopharyngeal Airway
What is a nasopharyngeal culture?
A nasopharyngeal culture is used to identify pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms present in the nasal cavity that may cause upper respiratory tract symptoms.
Is all nasopharyngeal carcinoma a type of cancer?
Yes. Carcinoma is defined as cancer that arise from epithelium. So nasopharyngeal carcinoma is cancer that may appear at any site in nasopharynx.
Which structure contain the nasopharyngeal with the tympanic cavity?
Tympanic membrane
