In respiratory sampling and pathogen surveillance, the real challenge often begins after collection. A well-taken swab can still become a poor specimen if viability drops during transport, if temperature shifts disrupt the sample, or if the medium is not suitable for both culture and downstream anal......
Read MoreNasopharyngeal swabs have become one of the most widely used medical sampling tools for detecting respiratory infections. From influenza to modern viral outbreaks, the accuracy of diagnostic testing often depends on proper sample collection.
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