On a bright, brisk December day, two people stood in front of Boston’s Old South Church, asking passersby to shove cotton ...

The CVS drive-through line isn’t just for picking up prescriptions anymore, it’s also a one-stop shop for COVID-19 testing. And the person who is collecting the sample to be tested, isn’t a health ...

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology): So let's address that elephant in the exam room, so to speak. Are at-home tests replacing traditional veterinary tests? Are you a threat or you ...

In the early days of the pandemic, public health officials scrambled to get a read on the new viral outbreak. The CDC covered all its bases, recommending specimens be sent to them in three ways for ...

New research suggests Omicron may be easier to detect in saliva than nasal samples. Some experts recommend swabbing your throat then your nose for a COVID-19 rapid test, even if the test doesn't say ...

A mouth swab drug test detects substances in a person’s system by checking for the presence of drugs or alcohol in the saliva. People may also refer to a mouth swab drug test as an oral fluid drug ...

Measuring nearly six feet from tip to tip, Quge-tips feature enlarged swabs and a sturdy stick modeled after the original Q-tips swabs design. It carries forward the same softness and quality the "Q" ...

It’s been nearly two full years of the Covid-19 pandemic and we are still talking about testing. And as it was in the very early weeks and months, tests are again at a premium. With many thousands in ...

A throat swab culture, or throat culture, is a test commonly used to diagnose bacterial infections in the throat. These infections can include strep throat, pneumonia, tonsillitis, whooping cough, and ...

Airports create a strange mix of routines and surprises, and that little moment when a TSA officer waves you over for a quick hand swab sits right in the middle. Most travelers simply lift their palms ...