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GARGLE LAVAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

[The] preliminary results show that the gargle lavage may be a viable alternative to swabs for sample collection for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2]. Adoption of gargle lavage for sample collection will have a significant impact as it will enable easy self-collection, relieve healthcare workers and also lead to substantial cost savings by reducing the need for swabs and personal protective equipment.

OBS

Gargle lavage is a method used to collect a sample.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
OBS

Le lavage par gargarisme est une méthode utilisée pour prélever un échantillon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centesis y muestras
  • Microbiología y parasitología
CONT

Lavado de garganta: se obtiene pidiendo al paciente que haga gárgaras con un volumen pequeño de solución salina estéril y se recoge el líquido en el medio de transporte de virus.

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