3D-printed swab with cover for precision diagnosis

Abstract The collection capacity of common nasopharyngeal swabs and irregularities of medical personnel limit the accuracy of PCR testing. This study describes a newly designed 3D-printed swab that is combined with a 3D-printed cover to prevent the extraction of undesired nasal secretions. This swab...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fan Huang, Kewei Song, Yue Jiang, Kayo Hirose, Shinjiro Umezu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-021-06635-2