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Hi there is a swab of just the throat a proper way of testing covid-19? thanks

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Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

Maybe less accurate: Generally speaking, the nasopharyngeal swab tests are more accurate than the throat only tests (although the throat tests are less uncomfortable)

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/15/2020

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A member asked:

Hi there is a swab of just the throat a proper way of testing covid-19? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lauren Bickel answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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