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Could a coronavirus test done with wooden-shaft qtips invalidate the sample?
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Nasopharyngeal swabs: must be long & flexible enough to get through the nose to the back of the throat. "Nasopharyngeal swabs are typically made of polyester, nylon, foam or some other synthetic material." Some materials can contain genetic material that can interfere with test results. REF:https://www.npr.org/2020/05/12/853930147/despite-early-warnings-u-s-took-months-to-expand-swab-production-for-covid-19-te
Answered 5/16/2020
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