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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Nasopharynx
  1. Nasal Swab: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... that takes a sample of cells from the nasopharynx (the uppermost part of your nose and throat). ... of cells from your nostrils or from the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is the uppermost part of your ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/nasal-swab - Medical Tests
  2. How to Prepare Your Child for a Lab Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... of the nose and throat, known as the nasopharynx. Rotate the swab and leave it in place ... your child to cough. A swab of the nasopharynx may be uncomfortable and cause a gag reflex ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../how-to-prepare-your-child-for-a-lab-test - Medical Tests
  3. PCR Tests: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    ... nasal mid-turbinate (NMT) swab, or from the nasopharynx, the uppermost part of your nose and throat. ... swab into your nostril until it reaches your nasopharynx (the upper part of your throat). Your provider ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/pcr-tests - Medical Tests