Fisher Scientific Specimen Collection and Transport System Fisherbrand™ Sterile, 50/PK

Specimen Collection and Transport System Fisherbrand™ Sterile, 50/PK

This specimen collection and transport system is a sterile, ready-to-use swab transport option for collecting and transporting a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and facultative microorganism. It fits healthcare and laboratory workflows that need a self-contained system with peel pouch convenience and clear labeling on each tube. This version uses Amies Clear transport medium, includes a glass tube, and comes in a 50 per pack quantity.

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen collection workflows
• Transport of samples for bacteria and virus testing
• Labs that need gram stain compatible transport media
• Settings that prefer individually wrapped sterile systems

Key Features

• Sterile, self-contained system supports specimen collection and transport in one ready-to-use format
• Amies Clear transport medium supports survival for a wide range of bacteria, including anaerobes
• Compatible with gram stain for workflows that require that method
• Peel pouch wrap helps streamline handling at the point of use
• Scored swab breaks easily to fit into the tube
• Tube labels include lot number and expiration date for traceability

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting specimens for a wide range of bacteria
• Transporting specimens that may include anaerobes
• Handling virus and facultative microorganism specimen transport
• Using a sterile swab and tube system where traceable labeling is important

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: PK.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses Amies Agar Gel without Charcoal Additive
• The transport medium is in a glass tube
• The swab has a plastic shaft with a rayon tip
• The swab is scored so it can be broken to fit into the tube

FAQ

• What kind of specimens is this transport system intended for? This specimen collection and transport system is for the collection and or transportation of a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and facultative microorganism.
• Is the transport medium suitable for anaerobes? Yes. Amies Clear provides survival for a wide range of bacteria, including anaerobes.
• Can this system be used with gram stain workflows? Yes. The Amies Clear medium is compatible with gram stain.
• How is the swab handled after collection? The swab is scored so it breaks easily to fit into the tube.
• Is this product sterile and ready to use? Yes. The system is sterile, gamma radiation sterilized, and ready to use.

From Fisherbrand by Fisher Scientific.