Basic Nursing Skills eClass

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Swab

Diagnostic tests

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Swabs can be used for various diagnostic tests depending on the area of the body being sampled and the suspected condition. Here are some examples of tests that may be performed on swab samples: Bacterial culture: Swabs may be used to collect samples from wounds, throat, or genital area for bacterial culture to identify the […]