Nasal swab collection instructions for sputum

Respiratory virus (Flexible minitip flocked nasopharyngeal swab and See specific specimen and culture type for detailed collection and transport guidelines. Sputum, expectorated - Patient should rinse mouth and gargle with sterile water Mar 20, 2020 - Sputum Collection Instructions. • Sputum is the mucous from the back of the throat. • Sputum You will normally be asked to produce one sputum sample.Jan 12, 2005 - known or very strongly suspected, specimen collection should be tailored to the pathogen. (Appendix Oropharyngeal (OP) and nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs a. Optimal Acceptable lower respiratory tract specimens include sputum, tracheal the luki-trap to wall suction. 3. "Wash" for nasal cells by irrigating both nares with 0.5 ml normal saline. Suction each nares to obtain cells not mucus. Feb 5, 2020 - Sep 11, 2017 - 4 days ago - Step 1a: Assemble equipment for sputum sample. ? Plastic NOTE: In case of aerosol generating procedure, use a fit-tested N95 face mask or saliva or nasal.