BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System, 5-1/4" Length, Sterile - 50/Pack

The BD BBL CultureSwab specimen collection and transport system is a sterile swab system for collecting and transporting aerobic specimens. It fits labs, clinics, and other professional care settings that need a secure option for throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimens. This version has a 5-1/4 inch length, a plastic shaft with a rayon swab, and a double-action security cap with Liquid Amies medium additive.

Key Features

• Built for collection and transport of aerobes, helping support specimen workflow from collection through transport
• Double-action security cap creates a watertight seal to help prevent dried-out or leaky samples
• Suitable for throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimens
• Sterile format supports professional specimen collection needs
• 5-1/4 inch swab length offers a defined size for standardized purchasing
• Plastic shaft with rayon swab and double soft swab tip

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen collection for aerobic transport
• Throat specimen collection
• Vaginal, skin, and wound specimen collection
• Facilities standardizing on sterile swab transport systems

Applications and Usage

• Collecting throat specimens for transport
• Collecting vaginal specimens for transport
• Collecting skin specimens for transport
• Collecting wound specimens for transport
• Supporting oral examinations where specimen collection is needed

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: 50/Pack.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Intended for collection and transport of aerobes
• This SKU uses a 5-1/4 inch swab length, which may matter if your protocol specifies a certain format
• The swab uses a plastic shaft and rayon tip, which may be relevant for standardization across departments
• A double-action security cap is part of the design for a watertight seal

FAQ

• What type of specimens is this CultureSwab system used for? This specimen collection and transport system is intended for throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimens.
• Is this swab system sterile? Yes. This CultureSwab specimen collection and transport system is sterile.
• What is the swab length? This version is 5-1/4 inch long.
• How does the cap help during transport? The double-action security cap creates a watertight seal that helps prevent dried-out or leaky samples.
• What materials are used in the swab? This swab uses a plastic shaft with a rayon swab.

From BBL CultureSwab by BD.