Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome

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Rectal swabs are a reliable method of assessing the colonic microbiome

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University of Otago

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Otago University Research Archive

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Advances in genome sequencing have enabled detailed microbiome analysis; however, the ideal specimen type for sequencing is yet to be determined. Rectal swabs may offer a rapid and convenient modality for colonic microbiome analysis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of rectal swabs compared to faecal specimens. Twenty health professionals participated in this study and provided a faecal specimen, a self-collected rectal swab and a rectal swab taken by a clinician. DNA was extracte...

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Article

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2022-02

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Turner, Greg / O’Grady, Michael / Hudson, Daniel / Morgan, Xochitl / Frizelle, Frank / Purcell, Rachel

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https://hdl.handle.net/10523/19882

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16S / Colon / Faecal / Microbiome / Rectal swab

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