Confirming swine flu: swab testing

I Brincat

Jul 8th 2009, 19:14

For those of you wondering who are the people doing the testing, please note that these are Medical Laboratory Scientists who form an important part of the health care team. These professionals are never seen and their beneficial work rarely acknowledged. However thanks to the diligent work and expertise of these professionals its possible to issue a diagnosis within the shortest time frame possible. So please when all this is over, let us not forget about the "unsung heroes" of the health professions.

I also would like to thank those GP who are in the forefront of this battle since their prompt action is very important in the fight against this pandemic flu.

Grazio Vella

Jul 8th 2009, 17:47

The method of testing sounds painful. I'd rather keep quiet at home than have a swab taken through my nose. : )

L.Vella

Jul 8th 2009, 17:16

Is it true that doctors have been given new instructions to test/swab only serious patients?

Stephen Farrugia

Jul 8th 2009, 14:06

And people complain about the hospital.... Im happy to see this is happening :)

G. Mangion

Jul 8th 2009, 11:12

Thank You Dr. Christopher Barbara for your dedicated work, GOD Bless You and all Mater Dei
Hospital Personnel, Not least all the Poly Clinics all over Malta.

Jeremy Lanfranco

Jul 8th 2009, 10:41

Very informative and concise explanation. Dr Barbara is such a dedicated specialist in his field. Together with your team of professionals, I thank you for the indispensable job you are all doing!