Nasopharyngeal Swab - Technique Demonstration The nasopharynx goes back, not up. When you take a nasopharyngeal swab or insert nasogastric tube, NEVER aim upwards towards the brain. Go LOW and go SLOW. Almost parallel to the floor. By Dr Eric Levi @DrEricLevi Editor Note: For a real NP swab should leave swab in place for 2-3 seconds then rotate completely around for 10-15 seconds. #COVID19 #Nasopharyngeal #Swab #NPSwab #Technique #Procedure #Video #Clinical #NasoGastricTube #Insertion