Object Record
Metadata
Accession # |
2022.10.7 |
Item Name |
Envelope Kit, Medical Swab, Medical Tube, Test |
Description |
"Cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Packet" swab facing down. The packet is unopened and contained in a plastic sleeve with clear plastic on top and paper backing. The backing is white with black text that includes warnings, manufacture information and explanation of contents. Visible inside is a clear plastic test tube with yellow lid and blue label wrapped around the side. The tube has clear liquid in the bottom 1/3. Encased next to it is a long swab sealed in a clear plastic sleeve with blue and white paper backing. The back of swab envelope is visible, made of white paper with black text including manufacturer information and cobas Uni Swab, Sterile if envelope remains intact". Same as 2022.10.6 except swab in package is facing down and back is visible. |
Date |
DURING |
Provenance |
Gathered by Susan Harrop, a nurse who retired just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. She went back to work at a COVID test centre in Kitchener, the drive-through clinic at the old bus terminal on Charles Street. In April 2021, about 500 people per day were swabbed at that site, but the numbers in March 2021 were even higher. Cobas PCR Media Uni Swab Sample Packet (.6 and .7) was eventually used on children. 1.Nasal Pharyngeal (NP) 2.Buccal Nasal (BN) BN a.This was offered for children under 12 years old. b.It was not as invasive, but swab was taken at four sites: inside both cheeks and inside both nostrils. c.It was not as reliable. If your children had symptoms and this result was negative but continues to have symptoms then the NP test was recommended. Procedure/surgical masks -We do not use simple procedure masks of past (circa August 2021) -Level 2 were better for people with asthma -We are mostly wearing goggles now (circa August 2021) |
Person \ Organization |
COVID-19 Harrop, Susan |
Place |
Kitchener |
Year Range from |
2020 |
Year Range to |
2022 |