Licking Lollipops Helpful During Health Checkups? Can Aid In Diagnostic Procedures, Says Research
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A lollipop may be a pleasant reward for a child who has made it through a visit to the doctor's office, but this sweet delicacy may now make diagnostic testing during a visit less intrusive and more enjoyable.
For the first time, researchers who had their findings published in ACS' Analytical Chemistry, have demonstrated that a lollipop-based saliva collection system can capture bacteria from adults and remain shelf-stable for up to a year. Participants in the study also preferred candies over traditional collecting methods. Throat swabs are commonly used to collect samples for the diagnosis of a wide variety of illnesses, including strep throat. cre Trending Stories A less-gag-inducing method is saliva sampling, in which technicians analyze a patient's spit with methods such as quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR).
Because this type of sample can be collected directly by a patient, the technique is popular for at-home testing and saw expand