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NP SWAB [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal swab specimen
1, record 1, English, nasopharyngeal%20swab%20specimen
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nasopharyngeal swab 2, record 1, English, nasopharyngeal%20swab
correct
- NP swab 3, record 1, English, NP%20swab
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both shallow nasal and NP swabs were collected from consenting patients. The NP swab was collected using an aluminum/plastic unishaft swab, inserted half the distance from the nares to the base of the ear ... 3, record 1, English, - nasopharyngeal%20swab%20specimen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé par écouvillonnage du nasopharynx
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20par%20%C3%A9couvillonnage%20du%20nasopharynx
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- muestra tomada por hisopado nasofaríngeo
1, record 1, Spanish, muestra%20tomada%20por%20hisopado%20nasofar%C3%ADngeo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal swab
1, record 2, English, nasopharyngeal%20swab
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NP swab 2, record 2, English, NP%20swab
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nasopharyngeal swabs are specifically manufactured to have long, flexible shafts made of plastic or metal and tips made of polyester, rayon, or flocked nylon. 3, record 2, English, - nasopharyngeal%20swab
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écouvillon nasopharyngé
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9couvillon%20nasopharyng%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- hisopo nasofaríngeo
1, record 2, Spanish, hisopo%20nasofar%C3%ADngeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuidadosamente inserte el hisopo nasofaríngeo hasta que el mismo llegue a la parte posterior de la fosa nasal. 1, record 2, Spanish, - hisopo%20nasofar%C3%ADngeo
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