Copan Diagnostics ESwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System 80 mm Breakpoint from Tip End Sterile, 500/CS

ESwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System 80 mm Breakpoint from Tip End Sterile, 500/CS

The ESwab specimen collection and transport system is a sterile liquid-based swab kit for collecting and transporting microbiology specimens. It fits labs and clinical settings that want one multipurpose system for sample collection, transport, and automated processing workflows. This version uses an 80 mm breakpoint from the tip end and comes in a case quantity of 500.

Good Fit For

• Clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport
• Labs using automated specimen processing
• Sampling from eye, ear, nasal passages, and urogenital tracts
• High-volume facilities buying by the case

Key Features

• Multipurpose collection and transport system for microbiology specimen workflows
• Collection pack includes a polypropylene screw-cap tube with internal conical shape and 1 mL of liquid amies medium
• Includes one minitip Nylon flocked swab for specimen collection
• Supports multiple tests from one specimen with liquid sample suspension
• Suitable for automated specimen processing in laboratory workflows
• Sterile format helps support controlled specimen collection procedures

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting microbiology specimens for lab processing
• Using one specimen suspension for multiple tests from the same sample
• Preparing a homogeneous suspension for gram stain workflow
• Supporting specimen collection from eye, ear, nasal, or urogenital sampling sites

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 80 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses a minitip swab, which may matter when matching the product to the intended sampling site and workflow.
• The breakpoint is 80 mm from the tip end, so buyers should confirm that format fits their collection and processing routine.
• Case purchasing may suit higher-volume departments better than low-throughput settings.

FAQ

• What comes in each ESwab specimen collection and transport system pack? Each pack includes a polypropylene screw-cap tube with an internal conical shape, 1 mL of liquid amies medium, and one minitip Nylon flocked swab.
• What types of sampling sites is this swab system used for? This ESwab system is used for sampling from the eye, ear, nasal passages, and urogenital tracts.
• Can this system support multiple tests from one specimen? Yes. The liquid sample suspension allows multiple tests from the same specimen.
• Is this ESwab system suitable for automated processing? Yes. The product details state that it is suitable for automated specimen processing.
• How long does the system maintain bacterial viability? The product details state that the system maintains viability of aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours at refrigerator and room temperature.

From ESwab by Copan Diagnostics.