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A member asked:
Can you use a home nasal self swab kit for covid-19 in your mouth if the nose is uncomfortable?
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It depends: It depends entirely on the manufacturer and what the directions on the package are. Many companies make home tests for COVID-19. Although the basic technology is the same for all, the details differ significantly. THIS CAN MARKEDLY AFFECT THE ACCURACY OF THE TEST. Read the directly carefully. Some specify throat, some specify nose, some either.
Answered 2/6/2021
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