Copan Diagnostics Stool Collection and Transportation System FecalSwab® Sterile, 500/CS

Stool Collection and Transportation System FecalSwab® Sterile, 500/CS

This stool collection and transportation system uses the FecalSwab sterile format to collect, transport, and process fecal specimens in a more compact workflow. It fits laboratory and clinical settings that want a smaller alternative to bulky specimen containers and need a sample that can move into transport and processing more efficiently. The system uses a 12 X 80 mm tube with 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium and a regular size nylon flocked swab.

Good Fit For

• Clinical and laboratory fecal specimen collection workflows
• Transporting stool samples to the laboratory
• Setups using automated specimen processors
• Workflows that need a more compact alternative to bulky specimen containers

Key Features

• Sterile stool collection and transport system for fecal specimens
• Includes a regular size nylon flocked swab for sample transfer
• 12 X 80 mm screw-cap tube uses 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium
• Shatterproof polypropylene tube helps simplify transport and handling
• Internal conical tube shape supports centrifugation and upright bench standing
• Compact tube format can save space compared with larger fecal specimen containers

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting fecal specimens for culture or molecular testing
• Transferring a small quantity of stool sample into transport medium
• Taking a rectal swab sample when needed
• Processing solid or semi-solid specimens in a standardized liquid-based tube
• Handling specimens in laboratories where bench stability and transport space matter

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 12 X 80 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses modified cary-blair medium, which may matter when matching your lab protocol.
• The tube format is intended for small sample transfer rather than bulk specimen collection.
• Buyers using automated specimen processors may find the standardized tube format helpful.

FAQ

• Can this system be used for rectal swab sampling? Yes. The FecalSwab system can also be used to take a rectal swab sample.
• What comes with the collection system? Each collection pack includes a screw-cap tube and one regular size nylon flocked swab.
• What transport medium does the tube use? The tube is filled with 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium.
• Why might a lab choose this format over larger stool containers? The compact tube format can help save space during transport and handling, and it offers a neater alternative to larger specimen containers.
• Can the tube stand upright on the bench? Yes. The tube shape allows it to stand upright on the laboratory bench.

From FecalSwab by Copan Diagnostics.