BD Specimen Collection and Transport System BD™ Sterile, 50 EA/PK

Specimen Collection and Transport System BD™ Sterile, 50 EA/PK

The BD specimen collection and transport system is a sterile universal viral transport kit for collecting and transporting specimens. It fits healthcare and laboratory workflows that need a single formulation to sustain viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and ureaplasmas. Practical design details include a 3 mL vial with capture-cap, scored swabs, and a flat-bottomed conical tube that stands on the benchtop.

Good Fit For

• Specimen collection and transport workflows
• Healthcare and laboratory settings using universal viral transport media
• Benchtop collection setups where spill reduction matters

Key Features

• Universal viral transport kit supports specimen viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and ureaplasmas
• Sterile format helps support clean specimen collection workflows
• Phenol red pH indicator helps confirm medium integrity at the time of collection
• Flat-bottomed conical tube stands on the benchtop to help reduce spill risk
• Capture-cap on the 3 mL vial removes the need for forceps and helps reduce contamination risk
• Scored swabs simplify handling without needing scissors

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting specimens with a universal viral transport kit
• Supporting workflows for specimens involving viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and ureaplasmas
• Benchtop specimen handling where a stand-up tube format is helpful
• Collection steps where scored swabs and a capture-cap can streamline handling

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: PK.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This product is a sterile specimen collection and transport system rather than a standalone swab or tube.
• The kit uses a universal formulation intended for multiple organism types named in the product details.
• Workflow-oriented components such as the capture-cap and scored swabs may help reduce extra handling steps.

FAQ

• What types of organisms is this transport system intended to support? This universal viral transport kit is described for sustaining viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas, and ureaplasmas in a single formulation.
• Is the specimen collection and transport system sterile? Yes. This BD specimen collection and transport system is sterile.
• How does the tube design help during collection? The flat-bottomed conical tube stands on the benchtop, which helps reduce the risk of biohazardous spills during handling.
• Does the vial design help reduce extra handling tools? Yes. The 3 mL vial has a capture-cap that eliminates the need for forceps to remove the swab and helps reduce contamination risk.
• Do the swabs need scissors for use? No. The scored swabs are designed so scissors are not needed.

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