An oral swab is a small tool or device used to collect a sample or specimen from inside the mouth. It is like a small cotton bud or stick that is rubbed against the inside of the cheek or gums to gather saliva or cells for testing. Full definition
Three donated individuals (one male and two females) were studied, and oral swab samples were taken daily throughout the different stages of decomposition. (sciencedaily.com)
By probit analysis, the 95 % limit of detection for TMAdV was 781, 377, or 35 viral genome equivalents / mL for serum, stool, or oral swab samples, respectively (data not shown). (journals.plos.org)
Purified plasmid clones at each serial dilution were quantified using a Nanodrop spectrophotometer and then spiked into negative serum, stool, or oral swab sample matrix, each matrix consisting of a pool of 10 sera, 10 stool samples, or 3 oral swabs, respectively. (journals.plos.org)