Cepheid ESwab Specimen Collection and Transport System 80 mm Breakpoint from Tip End Sterile, 1/KT

ESwab Specimen Collection and Transport System 80 mm Breakpoint from Tip End Sterile, 1/KT

The ESwab specimen collection and transport system is a sterile collection kit with a regular-size nylon flocked swab and 1 mL Liquid Amies medium in a skirted tube. It fits facilities that need a multipurpose collection and transport option for specimen workflows, with a screw-cap tube and individually packaged format that supports clean handling. This version uses an 80 mm breakpoint from the tip end and a plastic shaft with a purple non-capture cap.

Good Fit For

• Specimen collection and transport workflows
• Clinical settings that use liquid-based swab transport systems
• Buyers standardizing on a multipurpose swab-and-medium format

Key Features

• Regular-size nylon flocked swab helps support specimen collection in a liquid-based format
• 80 mm breakpoint from the tip end supports transfer into the transport tube
• 1 mL Liquid Amies medium pairs collection and transport in one system
• Sterile, individually packaged kit supports controlled clinical handling
• Skirted tube with screw cap and purple non-capture cap helps with secure transport
• Multipurpose open-platform system maintains viability of aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours at refrigerator and room temperature

Applications and Usage

• Collecting a specimen with the flocked swab and transferring it into Liquid Amies medium
• Transporting collected specimens in a sterile screw-cap tube
• Using one multipurpose system across specimen collection and preservation workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: KT.
• Size: 80 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This kit uses an 80 mm breakpoint from the tip end, which may matter for existing collection workflow preferences.
• The system includes a regular-size flocked swab and 1 mL of Liquid Amies medium.
• The tube uses a screw cap with a purple non-capture cap for transport handling.

FAQ

• Does this kit include both the swab and transport medium? Yes. The ESwab specimen collection and transport system includes one regular-size nylon flocked swab and 1 mL Liquid Amies medium in a skirted tube.
• Is the swab sterile? Yes. This ESwab system is sterile and individually packaged.
• What breakpoint does this swab use? This version has an 80 mm breakpoint from the tip end.
• What kind of closure does the tube have? The transport tube uses a screw cap and has a plastic purple non-capture cap.
• How long does the system maintain viability? According to the product details, the system maintains viability of aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours at refrigerator and room temperature.

From ESwab by Cepheid.