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How the coronavirus (COVID-19) nasal swab test works?
Dec 08 , 2020
Testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing in many communities.But who actually needs coronavirus testing, and how does COVID-19 nasal swab test work? The person doing the test will insert a long stick into the end with a very soft brush in your nose and rotate it for a few seconds. The soft bristles will collect secretion samples for analysis. The test uses antigen detection to de...
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Are There Different Sizes Of Nasal Cannula?
Mar 09 , 2021
A Disposable Nasal Cannula is a medical device used when people cannot get enough oxygen to maintain optimal body function, whether it is due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), another respiratory disease, or environmental changes. The nasal cannula (and its connected oxygen source) is lightweight, easy to use, and reasonably priced. They can be used in various hospital settings, whe...
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Types and Advantages of Inoculating Rings and Cell Spreaders
Jun 15 , 2021
Types and Advantages of Inoculation Rings and Cell Spreaders Laboratory technicians and researchers have to plant and streak dozens of samples every day for storage and diagnosis. They have to be very careful when extracting materials from samples to prepare cultures for clinical testing or diagnosis. Depending on the way a microbiologist works and the tasks involved, he or she may use one, two, o...
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How to Prepare for Surgery?
Aug 31 , 2021
To prevent patients from being exposed to harmful bacteria during medical procedures, operating rooms must always be kept sterile. Infection can occur if these bacteria are exposed during a medical procedure. As a result, when scrubbing, surgeons and other members of the surgical team must follow special instructions (known as aseptic technique). This process necessitates some planning, close atte...
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Different Types of Swab for Testing
Jan 19 , 2022
If you work in the medical industry, swabs are part of your daily life. It is important to choose the proper swab for your job. Let's take a quick look at the main choices in today's market. Types of Tips 1.Flocked Swab Flocked swabs are a special type of swab. The tip of flocked swab consists of multi-length fiber to an adhesive coated surface. This swab has a "breakpoint". A breakpoint is a hole...