Popular science knowledge new virus sampling swab

Do you know the new coronal virus sample swabboprium? The Sichuan Provincial Drug Administration released a science video today.

Question 1: Is the sample of the new coronal virus detection of cotton swabs?

Answer: It is not a cotton swab, it is a sample swab.

Question 2: What is the sample swab? What is the same as that of cotton swabs?

answer:

The sample swab is used to collect virus, bacteria and other samples, which are generally composed of the wound head and the wound rod.

The difference between the two is mainly reflected in ingredients and uses:

The cotton swab head is a medical skilled cotton head. The cotton swab stick is generally natural birch or bamboo stick. It is often used to clean up wounds and apply potions.

The swab header of the sample swab is generally made of polyester (also known as polyester) and polyamide (also known as nylon). For virus or bacterial sample samples.

Question 3: Why should the sample swabs be used for the sampling of the new coronary virus?

answer:

Although the sampling swab is as non -toxic as cotton swabs; but the sampling swab has the advantages of non -adsorption samples, easy elution, easy break, simple operation, and not affecting the test results. Therefore No cotton swab.

The epidemic prevention and control, everyone is responsible! The Sichuan Provincial Drug Administration reminds that the hidden dangers of related quality and safety risks are found, please call 12315 or 12345 to complain!

Reporter Kang Sha

Video Sichuan Provincial Drug Administration

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