Sample recovery swab MD300245

nasopharyngealsterile

Plastic Shaft, 80mm Break Point, Sterile (ind. Wrapped) Pack Size: 500 Medline nylon flocked swabs provide optimum specimen collection because of their ability to collect more specimen at the collection site and to more rapidly release the entire sample specimen. Swab head is flocked nylon, and swab shaft is made of ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). Non-toxic ndividually wrapped and sterile Description Nasopharyngeal Specimen Collection Swab: Medline nylon flocked swabs provide optimum specimen collection With the patient seated, if possible, tilt the head back 70 degrees. Gently insert swab into the nostril along the septum floor of the nose extending straight back until the posterior nasopharynx is reached (distance from nostrils to external opening of ear). Rotate the swab several times while the swab is in contact with the nasopharyngeal wall.