The correct site for collecting pharyngeal swabs is the bilateral tonsils and the posterior wall of the pharynx, while nasal swabs mainly take secretions from the nasal palate.
1. The correct collection site of pharyngeal swab: the correct collection site of pharyngeal swab is bilateral tonsils and the posterior wall of the pharynx, it is recommended that the collector open his mouth when collecting, the medical personnel use a cotton swab to collect the secretions from the tonsils and the posterior wall of the pharynx, and then put it into a special test tube to be sent to the laboratory for testing.
2. The correct collection site of nasal swab: the correct collection site of nasal swab is the nasal palate in the nasal tract, the nasal swab collection site is equivalent to the back end of the nose, the nasal swab site is deeper, pay attention to keep the nasal cavity clean when sampling, inserted into the nasal cavity of about 4 cm or so.
When taking nasal or throat swabs, it is recommended to consult the public health department of a regular hospital or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), so as not to be negligent, so as not to make a mistake.