What happens during a respiratory pathogens panel?
There are two ways a provider may take a sample for testing:
Nasopharyngeal swab:
You will tip your head back.
Your health care provider will insert a swab into your nostril until it reaches the upper part of your throat.
Your provider will rotate the swab and remove it.
Nasal aspirate:
Your provider will inject a saline solution into your nose, then remove the sample with gentle suction.
