[ RadSafe ] Nasal Swabs?

[Guinn, Charles D]

I am trying to determine if there are any Radiation Protection
organizations (i.e., DOE or commercial power)  that are allowing their
radiation protection personnel to perform nasal swabs on those persons
who are thought to have an intake of radioactive material?  Is this
procedure considered to be a "medical procedure?"
 
My apologies if this message is repeated!!!
 
Thanks,
 Charlie
 Charles D. Guinn
 Radiation Protection & Industrial Hygiene Training Project
 Technadyne Engineering Consultants
 under contract to
 Sandia National Laboratories
 P.O. Box 5800, MS-0651
 Albuquerque, NM 87185
 (505) 284-4027
 FAX: (505) 844-8313