New Study Shows Effectiveness of Polyester Swabs and Saline Transportation for COVID-19 Testing, Improving Testing Efficiency and Flexibility, and Protecting Health Care Workers
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Widely available polyester swabs and saline transportation are safe and reliable alternatives to foam swabs and viral transport media New study builds on previously reported, less invasive nasal-testing procedure that reduces exposure for health care workers, preserves personal protective equipment and is better tolerated by patientsThe FDA has updated its guidance based on this study to allow polyester swabs and saline transport media to be used for COVID-19 testing MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A study led by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) Research & Development and The Everett Clinic, part of Optum, revealed alternative swab materials and commonly available saline are effective for COVID-19 testing, providing more options for sample collection. These new findings, in conjunction with nasal sampling, allow for greater flexibility in obtaining samples, reduce the risk of infection to clinicians in collecting samples and can reduce the need for clinicians to use protective eq
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