Throat Swab
Not yet clinically reviewed
This protocol was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia and Ward Guide apps for educational use. Follow your hospital's own policies and consult seniors when in doubt.
- Depress the tongue
- Guide the swab over the tongue, and sample posterior pharynx, tonsils and inflamed areas with sterile swab
- Exudate if present is also collected (Contact with saliva should be avoided)
- For detection of viral agents
- viral transport media is to be used.