Variability in instructions for performance of nasopharyngeal swabs across Canada in the era of COVID-19 – what type of swab is actually being performed?
Abstract Background The primary method of surveillance for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 is with nasopharyngeal swabs. Given the significant demand for nasopharyngeal swabs, a large number of previously untrained and unfamiliar staff are now performing this test. It was noted that there was significant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-020-00490-x |