What Is a Skin Swab?
A swab, pronounced shi zi, English swab, refers to a small mass of absorbent material (such as cotton) wrapped around one end of a stick.
- A swab, pronounced shi zi, English swab, refers to a small mass of absorbent material (such as cotton) wrapped around one end of a stick.
- For application or for wiping on a certain area.
- Usually used as a tool for medical examinations to collect microorganisms, exfoliated cells or secretions.
- Throat swab