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Very good morning doctors! i am scheduled for a colonoscopy, and need a pcr covid test. i have a history of nosebleeds, at times concerning nosebleeds. is there a way to ""adjust"" the swab stick to avoid this possibility? is there an alternate test?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ask for mouth swab: Many places are using now a saliva test, not sure if available at all testing centers. Definitely a better option given your history of nosebleeds.

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Answered 10/27/2020

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A member asked:

Very good morning doctors! i am scheduled for a colonoscopy, and need a pcr covid test. i have a history of nosebleeds, at times concerning nosebleeds. is there a way to ""adjust"" the swab stick to avoid this possibility? is there an alternate test?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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