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A 3D-printed nasopharyngeal swab for COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Jonathan Ford1, Todd Goldstein2, Sean Trahan2
1Department of Radiology, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, 2 Tampa General Circle STC 6098, Tampa, FL, 33606, USA. jmford2@usf.edu.
Abstract:
The nasopharyngeal swab is a critical component of the COVID-19 testing kit. Supply chain remains greatly impacted by the pandemic. Teams from USF Health Radiology and Northwell Health System developed a 3D-printed stopgap alternative. This descriptive study details the workflow and provides guidance for hospital-based 3D printing labs to leverage the design to make a positive impact on the pandemic. Swab use is also outlined, and the early information regarding clinical use is described, including an ongoing multicenter trial methodology.
