swab test
Diagnostic sample gathering
A swab test is a diagnostic procedure where a sample is collected by rubbing a cotton-tipped stick against body tissue—typically the throat, nose, or cheek.
The sample is then analyzed for pathogens or genetic material.
Swab tests became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic: I had to get a swab test before flying.
- nasalOf the nose
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- specimenIndividual for examination
- PCRDNA amplification technique
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- airport securityTSA, TSA agent, security, security checkpoint, screening
- medical testsCT scan, X-ray, MRI, CBC, blood work
- screeningshealth screening, cancer screening, prenatal screening, genetic screening, newborn screening
- diagnostic testsurine culture, blood culture, diagnostic kit, bacterial culture, STD panel
- health measuressocial distancing, contact tracing, quarantine, self-isolation, lockdowns
- drug testsurinalysis, dipstick, toxicology screen, breathalyzer, pre-employment
swab testblood draw
Extracting blood for testing
blood test · phlebotomy · biopsy · lumbar puncture · spinal tap
swab testlumbar puncture
Extracting cerebrospinal fluid diagnostically
bone marrow biopsy · spinal tap · amniocentesis · exploratory surgery · endoscopy
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