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    zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 20 Dec 2021

    zeynep tufekci Retweeted JarekFA  🇳🇱 🇸🇷 🇭🇰 🇱🇹 🇺🇦

    In many countries, rapid tests are swabbed once from a tonsil and once from a nostril. It does seem to be more accurate, and actually isn't hard. (I found it easier tbh, than nostril swabbing). See video. https://youtu.be/5qHTBlxfNes?t=132 …https://twitter.com/JarekFA/status/1472969787403911170 …

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    JarekFA  🇳🇱 🇸🇷 🇭🇰 🇱🇹 🇺🇦 @JarekFA
    @zeynep have you seen/heard much of this? Getting “more accurate” rapid test results from swabbing your tonsils instead of just the nose? I don’t like to disobey the instructions but was curious if you’ve seen much of this? Thank you. https://twitter.com/luke_kretschmer/status/1472226660791595016 …
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      1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 20 Dec 2021

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        I don't know for sure, honestly, but it is a standard operating procedure for some tests. Maybe someone with specific expertise can tell us? I am used to both methods, and find the tonsil swab easier. https://twitter.com/mcelhearn/status/1472973496133292032 …

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      2. Hugh Wallace  🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇿‏ @strength4health 20 Dec 2021
        Replying to @mcelhearn @zeynep

        We do PCR tests with a throat & nose swab & the LFD tests I'm provided by work (NHS) is still throat & nose so I see no reason not to swab your throat.

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      2. side character #3‏ @sozhilu 20 Dec 2021
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        I have been working in a testing facility for a few months. I had two separate introduction by doctors how to do the swab properly. If possible we are advised to take a swab from the far back of the nose, basically the pharynx

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      3. side character #3‏ @sozhilu 20 Dec 2021
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        The doctors said this was because if the virus is in the body, it “sits” in this area. I myself have no medical degree, so I can’t vouch for how accurate this information is, just putting my experience out there

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      1. Adam squires‏ @adsquires 20 Dec 2021
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        Replying to @SamJCauston @LisaForKansas
        Anecdotally, from an analytical chemist colleague who's family all got Delta a couple of months ago: pic.twitter.com/uOIk6f6k8P
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      1. Anita Ridlehoover‏ @AnitaRidlehoove 20 Dec 2021
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        How does one swab the tonsil?

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      1. Greg Spencer‏ @SingleBlade1 20 Dec 2021
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        Many find the tonsil swabbing profoundly unpleasant & a good way to get a gag reflex. In practice, asking for the tonsil swab {a} increases the probability of ruined tests (swab catching tongue or cheek); & {b} encourages avoidance (e.g. once a week rather than twice a week) 🤔

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      2. Parsley‏ @ParsleySoftware 20 Dec 2021
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        In Israel, for PCT tests, it's tonsil and nostril

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      3. Parsley‏ @ParsleySoftware 20 Dec 2021
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        I meant PCR

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