unswabbed
Not wiped down
Unswabbed means not having been swabbed—not wiped, cleaned, or sampled with a swab.
The term gained currency during COVID-19 testing, where it distinguished those who hadn't undergone nasal swab tests: The unswabbed passengers were directed to the testing tent.
It also applies to surfaces or wounds left uncleaned.
Not noticed or considered
- skippedWent past without stopping
- missedFailed to reach
- untendedNot looked after
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
forgotten · omitted · uncleaned · unprepared · untreated · unprocessed · incomplete · protocol
Not clean
- soiledMade unclean
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- uncleanSoiled or contaminated
- unsanitaryLacking proper cleanliness
infected · germy · pathogenic · septic · tainted · impure · polluted · hazardous
Free from microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- asepticFree from pathogens
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
sanitized · decontamination · germ-free · surgical · cotton · specimen · wound · culture
overlooked
Not noticed or considered
unattended · forgotten · omitted · uncleaned · unprepared · untreated · unprocessed · incomplete · protocol · procedure
dirty
Not clean
- soiledMade unclean
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- uncleanSoiled or contaminated
unsanitary · infected · germy · pathogenic · septic · tainted · impure · polluted · hazardous · microbes
sterile
Free from microorganisms
- disinfectKill pathogens on surfaces
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- asepticFree from pathogens
sterilization · sanitized · decontamination · germ-free · surgical · cotton · specimen · wound · culture · prep
specimen
Individual for examination
throat · cheek · DNA · PCR · collection · kit · diagnostic · screening · lab · results