Nasopharyngeal culture
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What is Nasopharyngeal culture?
Nasopharyngeal culture is a sample of secretions from the uppermost part of the throat, behind the nose, to detect organisms that can cause disease.
Alternative Names:
Culture - nasopharyngeal; Swab for respiratory viruses; Swab for Staph carriage
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