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Nasal Swab Test

Nasal Swab Test

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The person who did a few nasal swabs tells you how to do it without pain.

I’ve done nasal swabs several times and it’s been painless every time. Much more comfortable than a throat swab.

I see a lot of people on the Internet saying that the nasal swab is very painful, sour and straight to the sky, this is because your posture is not correct! !!

How Accurate Is The Nasal Swab

Nasopharyngeal swabbing is generally the preferred method of specimen collection for COVID-19 testing.

Looking at this schematic diagram, in fact, no matter the nasal swab or the throat swab.

Their purpose is to let the flocked swab sample from the inner wall of the throat.

Nasal swabs are not meant to poke your heavenly lid!

Nasopharyngeal culture

A nasopharyngeal culture is a test that examines a sample of secretions from the uppermost part of the throat, behind the nose, to detect organisms that may cause disease.

Nasopharyngeal Swab Pcr Test

Nasopharyngeal Swab Pcr Test

Therefore, you should tilt your head as far back as possible to allow the cotton swab to go in horizontally.

That way the only thing you feel is a little bit of cold, and it’s over in less than 5 seconds.

But if you keep your head upright, then the flocked swab can only be poked from bottom to top, which will definitely pierce the upper part of the nasal cavity.

That position is very sensitive, and it will hurt very much when pierced.

And because the doctor can’t see the location, he can only stir in it by the feel of the hand, so you will be sour to tears.

One sentence summary: Tilt your head back and let the flocked swab go in and out horizontally all the way.

Why you should take the swab test.

This test identifies viruses and bacteria that cause upper respiratory symptoms.

These include:

Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes whooping cough Meningococcus meningitidis.

The bacterium that causes meningococcal meningitis is Staphylococcus aureus, the bacterium that causes staph infections Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus virus infection.

For example, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus cultures can be used to help determine which antibiotic is appropriate to treat infections caused by bacteria.

Normal Results The presence of common organisms in the nasopharynx is normal.

What an abnormal result means The presence of any disease-causing viruses, bacteria or fungi means that these organisms may be causing your infection.

Sometimes, organisms like Staphylococcus aureus can exist without causing disease.

The test can help identify resistant strains of the organism (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA) so that people can be quarantined if necessary.

Risks There are no risks to this test

Specimen Collection Swab

Specimen Collection Swab

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Specimen Collection Swab

Disposable Specimen Collection Swab is suitable for the collection of microorganisms, which can assist hospitals or laboratories in virus detection or research virus sampling.

For disease detection in the human oral cavity or nasal cavity.

How to use specimen collection swab

How to use specimen collection swab

To collect oral epidermal cells of nasal virus samples, the cells or samples are stored in a collection tube and then transferred to a laboratory for testing.

Specimen collection swab how to use?

Step 1: Prepare the required materials to ensure that you do not have a cold or runny nose so as not to affect the test results, tear open the Cell medical flocked swab sampling kits, hold the handle and gently insert the sampling swab into the nasal cavity.

Step 2: Gently rotate the swab deep into the nasopharynx for 3-5 turns, and then take it out slowly. Be careful to handle it gently, and do not touch the head of the swab with your hands or other objects.

Step 3: Put the extracted sample into the sample collection tube, break the handle, seal the cover of the sample collection tube to ensure sealing.

And then complete the sampling at random.

What is a virus sampling swab kit?

swab test swab kits

swab test swab kits

The virus sampling swab set is a virus sampling and transfer product for virus nucleic acid detection.

Including a sampling swab (Specimen Collection Swab), a sampling tube and a virus preservation solution.

It can be used for nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal covid-19 sampling swab sets, the virus preservation solution is also called virus transport medium (Viral Transport Media), referred to as VTM.

According to the composition and function of virus preservation solution.

Including non-inactivated type and inactivated type.

Non-inactivated virus sampling swab kits

In the non-inactivated new coronavirus sampling swab kit. The components of the virus preservation solution usually include nutrients (such as salts, proteins, glucose), bacteriostatic agents, buffers, phenol red indicator, etc. required for the survival of the virus.

This virus preservation solution can maintain the activity of the virus to the greatest extent and not only for virus detection but also for virus culture and isolation.

Inactivated virus sampling swab kits

In the inactivated new coronavirus sampling swab kit, the components of the virus preservation solution usually include buffers, virus lysing agents (usually guanidines), surfactants, etc. This preservation solution can directly lyse the virus to release nucleic acid, which is convenient for subsequent nucleic acid detection.

What we need to pay attention to is that whether it is an inactivated type or a non-inactivated type, the virus sampling tube is sterile.

There are no other microorganisms that could cause false detections due to viral breakdown or other influences after sampling.

After flocked swab sampling, if a collection tool or preservation solution of poor quality is used, it will affect the subsequent test results and even cause false positives for misdiagnosis.

Different types of preservation solutions have their advantages and disadvantages according to different situations.

Recommended using a virus preservation solution of good quality.

 

COVID Swab test

COVID Swab test : How can I do a Swab Test

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From last year to now, the epidemic has changed our way of life. Working from home, quarantine, temporary unemployment, children taking early leave or schooling at home, and less seeing family, friends, and colleagues, many changes require us to adapt.

Since late December 2021, the epidemic in Hong Kong has worsened sharply after the Chinese New Year. On February 5, Hong Kong recorded 300 new positive test cases every day, setting an epidemic record; two days later, the number rose to 607; it exceeded 1,000 for the first time on February 9, and exceeded 2,000 on the 14th.

In the face of the pneumonia epidemic of new coronavirus infection, how should we conduct swab tests? How can we do personal protection in our daily life?

The new coronavirus is transmitted through the respiratory tract, and the pharynx is the place where such viruses gather more. Throat swab samples are medical cotton swabs, which are dipped in a small number of secretions from the pharynx of the human body, and the samples taken are throat swab samples. the virus type.

How can I do a swab test?

Cell medical (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., a professional VTM kits and swabs manufacturer, disposable swab tubes exporter, has many years of experience in medical application molding and flocking treatment heads and swabs.

When performing a swab test, we make the following recommendations to the sampler:

  1. Residents are encouraged to blow their noses to clear their nasal passages.
    If residents cannot perform this task, wipe their nostrils with a flocked swab or tissue.
  2. The Resident’s name, date of birth and time of collection are affixed to the vial.
  3. hand hygiene. Wear a mask, goggles and gloves.
  4. With the head in a neutral position, insert the dry swab from the nostril straight back (not upward) along the base of the nasal passage until it reaches the posterior wall of the nasopharynx—usually halfway from the corner of the nose to the front of the ear (about 4~4~ 6 cm or 1.6-2.5 inches).
  5. Gently swirl the flocked sampling swab and let it sit for a few seconds.
  6. Carefully remove the flocked swab without touching the sides of the nostrils.
  7. Open the virus sampling tube (VTM Tube) and place the swab in the transport medium.
  8. Break the flocked swab along with the swab Breakpoint and close the cap.
  9. Place the sample (viral sampling tube) in the inner bag of the plastic biohazard bag.
  10. Remove gloves for hand hygiene; remove masks for mouth hygiene.
  11. Complete the application form and place it in the small outer bag of the plastic biohazard bag.
  12. Place the entire plastic biohazard bag in a separate clean paper or ziplock bag.
  13. Refrigerated specimens.
  14. shipped to the laboratory.

How can we do personal protection in our daily life?

1. Wash your hands frequently and maintain good respiratory hygiene.

Wash your hands under running water with soap or hand sanitiser.
Practice good respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or towel when coughing or sneezing, wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands.

2. Enhance physical fitness and immunity, keep the environment clean and ventilated.

Enhance physical fitness and immunity, eat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, work and rest regularly, and avoid excessive fatigue.
Open windows for ventilation no less than 3 times a day, 20 to 30 minutes each time.

3. Minimize activities in crowded places and pay attention to symptoms.

Minimize activities in crowded places and avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections.
If you have respiratory symptoms such as cough, runny nose, and fever, you should isolate and rest at home, and seek medical attention as soon as possible if the fever persists or the symptoms worsen.

4. The role of handwashing in preventing respiratory tract-borne diseases.

Proper handwashing is one of the most effective measures to prevent diarrhea and respiratory infections. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other authorities recommend washing hands with soap and water (water).

5. What should I do if there is no clean water outside the trip and it is inconvenient to wash hands?

You can clean your hands with alcohol-based sanitisers. Coronaviruses are not acid and alkali resistant and are sensitive to organic solvents and disinfectants. 75% alcohol can inactivate viruses, so a certain concentration of alcohol disinfection products can be used as an alternative to soap and running water for handwashing.

 

Do a good job of COVID-19 nucleic acid swab testing, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and do personal hygiene. During the epidemic, follow the principles of going out less, wearing masks, washing hands frequently, actively isolating, and maintaining personal and home hygiene.

Virus Transport Medium Composition

Virus Transport Medium Composition

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VTM Transport Medium

Transportation Medium Specifications

2.0ml, 3.0ml, 4.0ml, 5.0ml, 6.0ml.

Application

For transport storage of clinically collected samples.

Virus Transport Medium kits

Virus Transport Medium kits

Virus Transport Medium Composition

Hank’s balanced salt builds a neutral environment; bovine serum albumin as a protein stabilizer and Hank’s balanced salt increase the survival time and infection stability of the virus; antibiotics have broad-spectrum antibacterial effects; acid-base indicator, pH 6.6 in the discoloured area (yellow) to 8.0 (red), red at pH 7.2 to 7.4.

Storage condition: 4-25℃ Validity period: 12 months.

How to use VTM Kits?

1. According to the sampling requirements, use a sampling swab to collect samples.

2. Place the sampling swab after sample collection into a sterile sampling tube. 3. Break the swab at the breaking point of the sampling swab rod and discard the tail. 4. Tighten the cap of the sterile sampling tube.

5. Label the sterile sampling tube with information as required.

6. Specimens should be transported to the corresponding influenza surveillance network laboratory within 2 working days after collection, and the storage temperature should be 2-8°C; Save and ensure that the collected specimens are sent to the corresponding network laboratory within 1 week. Specimens should avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

how to use flocked swabs

how to use flocked swabs

7. For specific sampling methods, please refer to the following:

1) Throat swab specimen: Use a special sampling swab to wipe the posterior wall of the pharynx and the tonsils on both sides with moderate force, avoiding touching the tongue; quickly immerse the swab head in the sampling solution, and it is easy to break at the sampling swab rod. The swab is broken at the cut-off point and the tail is discarded. (Applicable to this product sampling)

2) Nasal swab specimen: use a special sampling swab, gently insert the swab head into the nasal palate, stay for a while and then slowly turn it to exit; quickly immerse the swab head in the sampling solution, and the swab head is easy to remove in the sampling swab rod. Break the swab at the cutoff point and discard the tail. (Applicable to this product sampling)

How to Swab For Covid Test

How to Swab For Covid Test

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How to Swab For Covid Test

Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus pneumonia, we must have experienced nucleic acid testing. Covid swab test Nucleic acid detection plays a very important role in the process of infection diagnosis of COVID-19. It can not only find asymptomatic patients in the incubation period as much as possible but also greatly reduce the risk of infection.

Nucleic acid detection is so important. Next, Dr Li will take you to have an in-depth understanding of the relevant principles of nucleic acid detection, the difference between mixed collection and single collection of nucleic acid detection, and the matters needing attention in nucleic acid detection, to help you better protect yourself while popularizing knowledge.

To understand nucleic acid detection, we must understand the detection principle. Let’s take a look at its detection principle first.

The doctor is testing the patient's nasopharynx swab

The doctor is testing the patient’s nasopharynx swab

What is the principle of nucleic acid detection?

Nucleic acid, the genetic factor of the virus, is a macromolecular chain composed of four nucleotides. Different molecules represent different nucleotides and form a long chain. Nucleic acid detection is through the detection of nucleic acid in the chain, and this segment of nucleic acid is COVID-19 specific, other viruses do not.

Pcr test nasal swab and an antigen test difference for covid 19

Pcr test nasal swab and an antigen test difference for covid 19

The substance detected by the nucleic acid is the nucleic acid of the virus. At present, the detection technology is mainly through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) technology to detect the nucleic acid of the virus. During the detection, the nucleic acid chain of COVID-19 was used as the detection target, and the target gene sequence was amplified by PCR Test, which was combined with a fluorescent labelled probe added in the test reagent to produce a fluorescence signal.

The three forms of nucleic acid detection have their advantages.

Nasal swab test

This test method is to insert the test swab vertically into the nostril. And gently rotate the swab, stay in the nasal cavity for about 15 seconds, to test.

Flocked Tip Swab Nylon Sterile Nasal Swab Stick

Flocked Tip Swab Nylon Sterile Nasal Swab Stick

Compared with throat swabs, nasal swab testing is more accurate for inexperienced testing personnel. And the risk of exposure is lower. However, it is not suitable for some patients with nasal allergies, high blood pressure and people who take anticoagulation and antiplatelet for a long time.

Throat swab test

At present, the most widely used detection method is also a form that is often used by everyone. During the sampling process, the patient opened his mouth and made an “ah” sound, and the testing personnel used a sterilized cotton swab to gently and quickly wipe the pharyngeal lateral wall and posterior pharyngeal wall of the subject many times.

COVID-19 Testing:PCR swab test,antibody test, and antigen test difference

COVID-19 Testing: Throat swab test

Throat swab testing: Often used in the testing process because it is more convenient and fast to collect, and it is more acceptable to the public, but the risk of exposure is also greater.

Anal swab test

This test method is a method of inserting a test swab into the anus and taking a sample at the fold of the anus or taking a sample at 2 to 3 cm for a new coronavirus test.

Many patients reject anal swab testing, but anal swabs can improve the accuracy of testing for new coronavirus infections to a certain extent. Some patients indeed have negative throat swabs, but positive ones are detected by anal swabs. In some patients, the anal swab test was still positive after the other two tests turned negative.

Anal swab

Anal swab

Why do multiple nucleic acid tests need to be performed?

Multiple nucleic acid tests are necessary for epidemic prevention and control.
A negative nucleic acid test does not mean that the tested person is not at risk of infection. Any detection method has the possibility of errors, especially in high-risk areas. To ensure the accuracy of the inspection results and better prevent and control the spread of the epidemic, multiple rounds of inspections must be carried out. There are also the following reasons for taking multiple rounds of detection:

After virus infection, the human body has a certain value-added period. When testing, if the virus in the body does not reach a certain concentration, we may not detect the virus.

When the specimen was collected, due to the different sampling methods, no virus cells were collected. False-negative specimens can also lead to inaccurate collection results.

Errors in the transportation process and storage of samples for inspection will also affect the results of nucleic acid testing.

Therefore, for risk areas and special populations, multiple rounds of nucleic acid testing must be carried out to more accurately and effectively detect the virus source, so as to better and more accurately prevent and control and identify infected people, and cut off the source of the virus. No matter what kind of inspection process, attention must be paid.

Oropharyngeal Throat Swab Manufacturers

Oropharyngeal Throat Swab Manufacturers

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Oral Swab Stick

Oropharyngeal Throat Swab Manufacturers

Name: Oropharyngeal swabs individually packaged

Contents: Oropharyngeal swab 150mm*1

Material: Cotton Swabs: Nylon Flocking Fiber

Swab stem: Medical grade plastic ABS handle

Availability: Can be paired with UTM/VTM

MOQ: 10,000 pieces

 

 

 

Product manual:

To ensure that the cotton swabs collect more samples, we replaced regular cotton swabs with the nylon flocking technology.

The ABS material used has a great effect on resistance.

Such materials have high-temperature resistance, high tensile strength, wear-resistance and low cost.

Oropharyngeal flocked swab size

Oropharyngeal flocked swab size

There is an obvious breakpoint about 3 cm in the front, which is convenient to be placed in the preservation solution for storage and transportation.

Description of Oropharyngeal Swab:

Wash your mouth before use and stop eating within half an hour.

Gently rotate 3-5 times in the oral cavity.

Throat swabs were removed from 3 cm.

Place a cotton swab into a test tube with Universal Delivery Medium.

Precautions:

Try it for one person only.
Do not open the package at will, so as not to pollute the environment.
To prevent cross-infection, use the swab carefully.

Flocked swab evaluation

Flocked Swab Evaluation: Virus Sampling Swab Material and Performance

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Flocked Swab Evaluation: Virus Sampling Swab Material and Performance

Flocked swabs are the main test samples for PCR.

In the selection of raw materials, flocking glue plays a key role in the collection and release efficiency of swabs.

Whether to use high-quality water-based flocking glue is the main factor affecting the water absorption and hydrophilicity of fluff.

The experiment is to compare the sample collection effects of swabs flocked with different glues.

■ Preparation materials: Flocked swab, control group flocking swab, beaker, dye, water, balance, scale, vernier calliper.

1. The purpose of the experiment

The quality of incoming nasal swabs is guaranteed through the appearance inspection, size inspection and saturated liquid absorption inspection of the anterior nasal swab.

Flocked nasal swab

Flocked nasal swab

2 Sampling guidelines for flocked swab samples

2.1 Appearance inspection, the quality department conducts sampling according to scientific methods.

The quality personnel shall check whether the swab packaging bag is complete.

2.2 Visual inspection

1. Visually inspect the appearance of the swab to see that there is no lack of glue, no cracks, no deformation, no black spots and heterochromatic spots; (CR)

2. Visual inspection of the head: no damage, false soldering, missing soldering, black spots, looseness, dirt, scorch.

Visual inspection of the material: Compared with the swab sample, whether there is a difference in the material and thickness of the cotton tip of the swab.

2.3 Size check

The inspector carries out dimensional inspection according to the specifications of the material coding system.

2.4 Saturated suction volume

The inspector weighed the flocking cotton swab and recorded it as ml. Transfer it to a qualified preservation solution bottle 15 times. Weigh the swab again and record it as m2 and 0.11g ≤ m2-m1 ≤ 0.18g.

Remarks:

1. Definition of defect level: (MA) is a general defect mark; (MI) is a minor defect mark; (CR) is a serious defect mark.

COVID-19 Saliva Collection Kit

How accurate are saliva swab DNA tests?

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Is the DNA test of the saliva swab accurate?

Many people doubt the accuracy of the saliva swab test.

However, you can rest assured, because the accuracy of oral saliva swab testing is as accurate as other DNA testing methods.

Moreover, this is not the same as a finger puncture or a blood test, it is not painful at all.

In recent years, DNA testing has become more and more popular.

Whether you want to confirm your parental relationship, understand where your genes come from or want to optimize your exercise.

We are currently working on direct-to-consumer DNA testing of saliva swabs.

You have decided to use DNA testing to better understand your body and optimize your training.

However, before you take the first step and buy a set of home DNA testing kits, you should have some concerns.

Although most of the feedback and research has been confirmed to be positive, we are here to learn more about this and help you make an informed decision.

How much saliva is needed for a DNA test?

Saliva Sample Collection Kit :Disposable saliva DNA RNA sampling tube

Saliva Sample Collection Kit: Disposable saliva DNA RNA sampling tube

2ml-4ml.

The saliva collection components are easy to use, and each set has detailed instructions.

You can provide samples for different health conditions, including common medications used during pregnancy, colds or flu (including medications for acid reflux or heartburn).

But if you want to use drugs to reduce the white blood cell count, such as chemotherapy, you’d better wait two weeks or wait until the white blood cell count returns to normal.

After mixing with DNA stabilizing buffer, the temperature range of your saliva sample (-4oF to 122oF) is stable.

Please send the collected samples to the laboratory as soon as possible.

Is the DNA test at home accurate?

Yes, DNA testing at home is very accurate.

You will only encounter errors when the genetic sample is damaged (for example, you have eaten before the sample is collected) or the laboratory quality is poor.

Therefore, it is necessary to choose a well-known DNA testing supplier for testing.

An accurate genetic test report can know in advance whether the body is in danger of disease.

By improving the living environment and behaviour habits, avoiding or delaying the occurrence of the disease, or determining whether there is a specific drug in the case of malignant disease.

Target, so as to more accurately select the treatment method.

The results in each report are derived from at least three peer-reviewed research papers.

It just repeats the genes that have an impact on health, health and nutrition.

This means that you can change the way of real-life based on the genetic variants you carry.

Through strict internal and external procedures, we have passed ISO27001 certification to identify risks, evaluate all control systems, improve our reliability and security, and comply with international data security standards, so as to ensure that our customers and business partners can trust us.

What can you do to ensure that your DNA test results are accurate?

In order to ensure that your DNA test results are accurate, you need to follow the instructions at the back of the box.

Before starting, please read the instructions carefully:

Before wiping dry, make sure you have nothing to eat or drink.

-The best time to take the exam is to brush your teeth in the morning and the first thing before drinking the first cup of tea.
Before taking the test, it is best to open the sealed mouth swab to ensure that it will not be affected.

After removing the cotton swab, open your mouth and use a pointed tip (cotton swab, slightly larger) to gently wipe your cheeks.

Try not to scrub vigorously, because the important part of the sample is saliva.

Be sure not to put paper towels in the plastic container provided.

Take care to break the pole where it is needed.

Fill out the attachments, sign and seal the enclosed envelope, and then send it to the laboratory for inspection.

Bear with patience and watch your test. This process will start with the receipt of samples in the laboratory and will take 10-14 days.

Is the accuracy of mouth swab detection relative to other DNA collection methods?

Because the saliva swab is noninvasive, many people question its accuracy.

However, you can rest assured that the accuracy of oral swab detection is as accurate as other DNA detection methods. And, unlike finger punctures or blood tests, it doesn’t hurt at all.

Whether you are building a cabinet in IKEA, pressing a map or doing DNA testing, you can get accurate results as long as you follow the instructions.

Remember, DNA testing is wrong only if your test results are wrong or you don’t follow the instructions.

Cost is an important factor in performing such tests, so it must be studied.

Often, you don’t just pay for the test suite. You also have to pay a test fee to analyze your results. If the test you selected does not belong to the laboratory, please choose a supplier with a good reputation and excellent laboratory.

Every laboratory we use will conduct regular spot checks to ensure that your samples have been tested correctly and your results are 100%.

 

 

How does a Covid Mouth Swab Test work?

How does a Covid Mouth Swab Test work?

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How does a Covid Mouth Swab Test work?

I went for a swab test for the new coronavirus the day before yesterday, and the result came out yesterday and it was negative. Some friends asked me, is the throat swab test painful? How to do it? What are the types of COVID-19 tests? What COVID-19 test is more accurate? Today, Dr Lee came to give everyone a popular science.

You can use a variety of tests to determine whether you have COVID-19. Some tests are collected by mouth swabs, and some are collected by nasal swabs or saliva. In the experiment, an oral flocked swab was used to collect samples from the oral cavity for oral inspection. This is different from a saliva test, which spits out saliva into a small container.

On this page, you will learn:

  1. What is a mouth swab? Painful? 
  2. How to do a mouth swab COVID-19 test
  3. What are the types of COVID-19 tests?
  4. What COVID-19 test is more accurate?

What is a mouth swab? Painful?

The COVID-19 test is the most important way to diagnose the new coronavirus. Nucleic acid is the genetic material RNA of the new coronavirus. The nucleic acid test is to check a certain segment of RNA. If it is positive, it means that you are infected with the new coronavirus.
According to different sampling sites, nucleic acid detection can be divided into many types, such as throat swabs, anal swabs, tracheal secretions, alveolar lavage fluid, and so on.
Among them, throat swabs are the most commonly used, and oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal secretions are taken for laboratory tests.

Oropharyngeal swab, the inspection process is very fast, no more than 10 seconds, only needs to open the mouth, and the staff uses a cotton swab to take a sample in the oropharynx.

Covid Mouth Swab Test work

Covid Mouth Swab Test work

When sampling, there will be a slight pain, and when the throat is stimulated, there will be a feeling of vomiting.

But the feeling is not strong, and it will be fine for a while.

According to British colleagues, the nasopharyngeal swab is more uncomfortable, and the pain will be greater because the nasopharyngeal swab needs to be completely pricked into the nose. Learn more about nasal swabs Please click here

How to interpret the results of the Oral swab test?

Nucleic acid(COVID-19) testing usually produces results within 24 hours. If you check today, the results will be known the next day. The results are nothing more than two cases, negative or positive.

Does negative mean there is no infection?

It is not 100% certain, because nucleic acid testing has a certain probability of false negatives. For example, in the early stage of the disease, the virus content is very low, and it may not be detected, or the sampling is not taken properly, and the sensitivity of the detection reagents, operation Whether it is standardized or not, etc., are affected by many factors.

How to do a mouth swab COVID-19 test

How to use mouth swab

How to use mouth swab

There are different ways to do a COVID-19 mouth swab:

  • 1. The patient needs to sit with his head back, open the mouth, and then remove the nasal cavity and the secretions on the oral surface.
  • 2. The collector uses a special tongue depressor to fix the patient’s tongue, and then cross the throat with the collecting tool, and the tonsils directly to the position where the specimen is taken.
  • 3. After repeated wiping of the collection table, mucosal cells can be directly extracted.
  • 4. Take out the collected throat swabs. Be careful not to touch the oral mucosa, tongue and saliva secreted by the oral cavity during this process to prevent inaccurate test results.
  • 5. Put the extracted throat swab into a special device and transport it to the laboratory for examination.

You may need to take specific steps before the test so that the results are as accurate as possible. If you need to book an appointment, ask if there’s anything you should avoid on the day of your test. Some types of tests that use saliva require that you don’t eat, drink, smoke, brush your teeth, or chew gum 30 minutes before the test (FDA, 2020).

What are the types of COVID-19 tests?

In the UK, when diagnosing COVID-19, there are usually two main types of tests:

Molecular biology tests, such as PCR (polymerase chain reaction), are used to find viral genetic material.

Look for the antigen detection of the virus shell.

Either test can be done with a nasal swab or a mouth swab. Saliva can also be used for PCR detection (FDA, 2021a). Although saliva and oral swab tests may sound the same thing, they are actually slightly different. The saliva test requires you to spit into the tube, while the oral swab test is to wipe a sample in the mouth with a cotton swab.

Nasal mucosal secretions follow the same rules, but the difference is that you or a health care professional collect the sample from your nose instead of your mouth.

Another type of test is antibody testing (also called serological testing). These two data can’t tell you whether you are infected now but can tell you whether you have been infected before or if you have been vaccinated before. Antibody testing usually requires a blood sample.

What COVID-19 test is more accurate?

How to interpret the swab test results

Nucleic acid testing usually produces results within 24 hours. If you check today, the results will be known the next day. The results are nothing more than two cases, negative or positive.

Does negative mean there is no infection?

It is not 100% certain, because nucleic acid testing has a certain probability of false negatives.

For example, in the early stage of the disease, the virus content is very low, and it may not be detected, or the sampling is not taken properly, and the sensitivity of the detection reagents, operation Whether it is standardized or not, etc., are affected by many factors.

With the continuous optimization of detection methods and the continuous updating of reagents, the sensitivity of detection is now higher, and the probability of false negatives is lower than before.

If it is negative, there is a high probability that it has not been infected with the new coronavirus.

For some high-risk groups, close contacts, and suspected clinically highly suspected cases, one negative may not be enough, and two, three, or even multiple tests may be required.

Notice

Even if you have been tested before, COVID-19 testing is difficult to cope with. But the test should be able to relieve stress and not cause stress.
In any case, the knowledge of COVID detection technology is constantly changing. If you want to know if you want to be tested and how it works, we will help you at any time. Here is some information about oral swab COVID testing and other information to determine whether COVID-19 is COVID-19, you need to know.

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Utm Swab | Swab Kits

Utm Swab | Swab Kits

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Utm swab | swab kit COVID-19 test

On this page:

What are UTM Swab, Swab Kits?

Who does not need to undergo a nasal swab test?

Quick questions and answers about COVID-19 testing?

 

What are UTM Swab, Swab Kits?

On November 9, 2021, South Africa detected a B.1.1.529 variant of the new coronavirus from a case sample for the first time. In just 2 weeks, the mutant strain became the absolute dominant mutant strain of the new crown infection cases in Gauteng Province, South Africa, and its growth was rapid.

The form of New Coronavirus is still very serious.

As the first step of covid-19 detection, the importance of sample collection and preservation is beyond doubt.

The influencing factor is sample collection; If there is a problem with the collected samples, the results will be invalid regardless of the subsequent processing.

Selecting appropriate virus transport media and collecting flocked swab can improve the detection efficiency of new crowns.

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With flocked Swab; 3ml inactivated medium;10ml tube

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Item No. VTM-B-CM040311S vtm kits
Description: Nasal nylon flocked Swab.
Material: nylon flocked fibers+medical grade plastic handle,3ml inactivated medium;10ml tube.
size: Can be customized.
MOQ: 50000pcs.
Logo printing on swab or paperbag.
Packing: Sterilization packaging,Individual in Paper peeled pouch ,1000pcs per bag ,1000pcs per carton
Carton Size 655*410*520cm/655*460*570.
N.W./G.W. 9kg,9.2kg,9.6kg,5kg/22.5kg,20kg,18.5kg,16kg,14.5kg,10.8kg.
production time 10 days after the order confirmed.
sample lead time 20 days.
Shipping FedEx,UPS,TNT,DHL.
usage  medical using, hospital use, home nursing, etc.

Who does not need to undergo a nasal swab test?

Should I do a UTM swab test for COVID-19?

Nasal Swab Test

Nasal Swab Test

1. Close contacts;
2. People returning from abroad;
3. Outpatients with fever;
4. New inpatients and nursing staff;
5. Employees of medical institutions;
6. Port quarantine and border inspectors;
7. Prison staff;
8. Staff of social welfare institutions.

Where do I take the COVID-19 swab test?

If your doctor or other health care provider recommends you to be tested for the new crown pneumonia virus, you can go to any nearby medical institution to check for a virus test. The medical institution can be a doctor’s office, an emergency centre, or a local pharmacy.

If I have symptoms related to new coronary pneumonia, will the cost of swab testing for new coronary pneumonia be covered by the insurance?

If you have symptoms of new coronary pneumonia or have been in close contact with a patient who has been diagnosed with new coronary pneumonia, please contact your doctor first to determine whether you should be tested for the virus. Use this to determine symptoms (such as fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing, muscle pain, and vomiting).
After obtaining permission or approval, the cost of testing provided by medical service providers who can provide or order COVID-19 testing will total $0.

Quick questions and answers about COVID-19 UTM Swab testing?

COVID-19 is a new variant of the very common viral family known as coronavirus, which can lead to respiratory tract infections, from the common cold to more serious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Although coronavirus is most commonly found in animal-like cattle, cats, and bats, in some cases, coronavirus can be transmitted and transmitted among humans, such as COVID-19 and SARS, of which nearly 8000 people were sick when they broke out in 2003.

According to the information currently shared by the new crown virus database GISAID, the number of mutation sites of the new crown virus Omi Keron mutant strain is significantly more than that of all the new crown virus mutant strains that have been circulating in the past two years, especially in the virus spike (Spike) protein mutations. . It is speculated that there may be three reasons for its emergence:

(1) After being infected with the new coronavirus, patients with immunodeficiency have undergone a long period of evolution in the body to accumulate a large number of mutations, which are transmitted by chance;

(2) a certain animal group infection New coronavirus, the virus undergoes adaptive evolution during the spread of animal populations, with a higher mutation rate than humans, and then spills into humans;

(3) This mutant strain has continued to circulate for a long time in countries or regions where the mutation monitoring of the new coronavirus genome is lagging. , Due to insufficient monitoring capabilities, the intermediate generation viruses of its evolution could not be detected in time.

The genome analysis of the Omi Keron mutant strain showed that its mutation site does not affect the sensitivity and specificity of mainstream nucleic acid detection reagents in my country.

The mutation sites of the Omi Keron mutant strain are mainly concentrated in the highly variable region of the S protein gene.

The nucleic acid detection reagent primers and probe-target regions were published in the eighth edition of the "New Coronavirus Pneumonia Prevention and Control Program" (China CDC Virus The ORF1ab gene and N gene released by the disease to the world).

However, data from multiple laboratories in South Africa suggests that nucleic acid detection reagents that detect the S gene may not be able to effectively detect the S gene of the Omi Keron variant.

Yes,’ if you’re going to a public place, it’s recommended to wear a mask. As long as the nose and mouth are covered, a scarf, handkerchief, or homemade non-medical mask can play a protective role.

It’s really important to wash your hands before and after putting on a mask.

Cell medical (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., a professional UTM Swab Kits and swabs manufacturer has many years of experience in medical application molding and flocking treatment heads and swabs. Their stable and reliable performance and excellent absorption and elution ability. Certificate:FDA,CE,EU,Free Sale,Export license based on (GMP).

We produce flocked swabs, VTM kits, Utm Swab, Swab Kits, Virus transport mediums, with multiple automatic production lines. We support custom production, OEM, and so on, and develop products with customers.

  • Cell medical (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.
  • E-mail：flockedswabs@gmail.com
  • No. 98, Wusha street, Chang’an Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
  • Web：www.swabmanufacturer.com/