A nasal swab Provides an analysis that tests for the presence of bacteria and microorganisms that cause respiratory tract infections.
There are many types of respiratory tract infections. A nasal swab This test helps the physician determine the pattern of infection and select the best treatment for you. The test can be performed by taking a cell sample from the nostrils or nose threads. The nasopharynx is the upper lobes of the nose and throat only.
Other names: anterior nasal analysis, nasal mid-turbinate swab , NMT swab Nasopharyngeal Breeding, Nasopharyngeal Breeding. swab
What is it used for?
A nasal swab Nasopharyngeal Breeding is used to diagnose certain respiratory infections. These include
- Influenza
- COVID-19 (new coronavirus infection.
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This is a common and usually mild infection of the respiratory tract. However, it is not safe for young children or the elderly.
- Whooping cough, a bacterial infection that causes severe coughing and breathing difficulties.
- Meningitis, a disease caused by inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
- MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), a severe form of bacterial infection that is not easily treated.
Why do I need a nasal swab ?
This test may be necessary if there are signs of infection of the airway. These include the following
What happens during a nasal swab ?
A nasal swab The following can be obtained from the
- Anterior lobe of the nostril (anterior nostril)
- Behind the nostrils, using known procedures as nasal Center of the nasal cavity (NMT) swab .
- Nasopharynx (upper lobe of nose and throat)
In some cases, your care provider will ask you for a frontal nose cube test, or NMT swab yourself.
During the frontal nasal lobe test, first tilt your head back. During this time, you or your care provider should
- Gently insert a swab In the nostrils.
- Rotate the swab Leave it in the room for 10-15 seconds.
·Remove the swab Then place it in the second nostril.
- Rinse the second nostril using the same technique.
- Remove the swab .
Analyze offline, the supplier will tell you how to place the sample.
During an NMT swab Begin to tilt your head back. During this time, you or your supplier:
- Gently insert a swab Press the lower lobes of the nostrils until you feel a brake.
- Rotate the swab for 15 seconds.
- Remove the swab Then place it in the second nostril.
- Rinse the second nostril using the same technique.
- Remove the swab .
Analyze offline and your supplier will tell you how to seal the sample.
Swallow during nasopharynx. swab :
- You tilt your head back.
- Your caregiver inserts a swab You insert into the nostril into the nasopharynx (throat throat).
- Your care provider runs the swab and remove it.
Do I need to make any preparations for the test?
No special preparation is required a nasal swab .
Was there any danger in the test?
This test can irritate the throat or cause death. Nasal passages swab discomfort and require coughing or power outages. All these effects are of short duration.
What do the results mean?
Depending on the symptoms, one may be tested for one or some type of infection.
A negative result means that virtually no harmful bacteria or microorganisms were found in the sample.
A positive result means that a specific pattern of harmful bacteria or microorganisms was found in the sample. This indicates that there is a specific pattern of infection. If you have been diagnosed with an infection, you should follow your doctor’s advice to cure the condition. This includes medications and procedures to prevent the infection from spreading to others.
If you have been diagnosed with Covid-19, you should stay in touch with your doctor to learn how to take care of yourself and protect others from infection. For more information, visit the CDC Web site and your Local Health Service.
Supplied by MedlinePlus from the State Medical Library.
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