COVID at-home tests are meant for nasal passages, not throat: experts
Some people are swabbing their throat as well as their nose to make sure they don't miss an infection. Experts say it's not a good idea right now.
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Some people are swabbing their throat as well as their nose to make sure they don't miss an infection. Experts say it's not a good idea right now.
Some people are swabbing their throat as well as their nose to make sure they don't miss an infection. Experts say it's not a good idea right now.
Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 come with instructions to swab the nose only. Would adding a throat sample boost the accuracy?
Some people are swabbing their throat as well as their nose to make sure they don't miss an infection. Experts say it's not a good idea right now.
Rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 come with instructions to swab the nose only. Would adding a throat sample boost the accuracy?