BD ESwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System Sterile

ESwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System Sterile

The eSwab specimen collection and transport system is a sterile collection kit for specimen collection and transport. It fits labs and clinical settings that need a platform for aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria collection, with support for automated liquid specimen handling systems. A flocked tip helps the sample rapidly elute into the transport medium and yields 1 mL of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analyses.

Good Fit For

• Clinical and laboratory specimen collection workflows
• Gram stain and multiple culture analyses
• Automated liquid specimen handling systems

Key Features

• Sterile collection kit for specimen collection and transport
• Flocked tip helps the sample rapidly elute into the transport medium
• Provides 1 mL of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analyses
• Suitable platform for automated liquid specimen handling systems
• Supports collection for aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting specimens for bacterial testing
• Preparing sample suspension for Gram stain
• Supporting multiple culture analyses from one sample suspension
• Using with automated liquid specimen handling systems

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This collection system is intended for bacterial collection workflows, including aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious organisms.
• The product details specify a 1 mL sample suspension, which may matter when planning downstream testing steps.
• A flocked tip may be a practical choice when rapid sample elution into transport medium is important.

FAQ

• Can this system be used for multiple culture analyses? Yes. The eSwab specimen collection and transport system provides 1 mL of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analyses.
• What kind of tip does this swab use? This collection kit uses a flocked tip, which helps the sample rapidly elute into the transport medium.
• Is this product sterile? Yes. This eSwab specimen collection and transport system is sterile.
• Is this suitable for automated specimen handling systems? Yes. The eSwab system is a suitable platform for automated liquid specimen handling systems.
• What types of bacteria collection is this intended for? The eSwab system is intended for aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria collection.

From eSwab by BD.