Author: Piras, Antonio; Rizzo, Davide; Longoni, Eleonora; Turra, Nicola; Urru, Silvana; Saba, Pier Paolo; Musumano, Lucia; Bussu, Francesco
Title: Nasopharyngeal swab collection in the suspicion of Covid-19 Cord-id: 99sfoz0n Document date: 2020_5_27
ID: 99sfoz0n
Snippet: RT-PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA on nasopharyngeal swab is the standard for diagnosing active Covid-19 disease in asymptomatic subjects and in symptomatic patients without the typical radiological findings. Nasopharyngeal swabbing appears a trivial procedure, still an inappropriate nasopharyngeal sampling, performed by untrained operators, can be a relevant cause of false negative findings with a clear negative impact on the effort to control the epidemic and, when PPE is not properly used, t
Document: RT-PCR detection of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA on nasopharyngeal swab is the standard for diagnosing active Covid-19 disease in asymptomatic subjects and in symptomatic patients without the typical radiological findings. Nasopharyngeal swabbing appears a trivial procedure, still an inappropriate nasopharyngeal sampling, performed by untrained operators, can be a relevant cause of false negative findings with a clear negative impact on the effort to control the epidemic and, when PPE is not properly used, this can expose healthcare workers and patients to risks of contagion.
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