Copan Diagnostics FLOQSwabs Nasal Collection and Transport System Sterile, 50/BX

FLOQSwabs Nasal Collection and Transport System Sterile, 50/BX

FLOQSwabs nasal collection and transport system is a sterile specimen collection kit for collecting and transporting nasal samples. It fits testing workflows that need a flocked nasal swab paired with 3 mL of UTM Universal Transport Media for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing. Each kit includes a 16 x100 mm skirted tube with a plastic red screw cap, and the medium maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature.

Good Fit For

• General exam rooms
• Viral molecular diagnostic specimen collection workflows
• Facilities that need sterile nasal swab transport kits

Key Features

• Sterile nasal collection and transport system supports clean specimen collection workflows
• Includes a nasal Nylon FLOQSwab flocked swab for sample collection
• Comes with 3 mL UTM Universal Transport Media for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• 16 x100 mm skirted tube with plastic red screw cap helps keep samples secured during handling and transport
• Transport medium maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature
• Box of 50 helps support recurring testing needs

Applications and Usage

• Collecting nasal clinical specimens for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• Transporting collected specimens in UTM Universal Transport Media
• Preserving specimens containing viruses before testing
• Holding specimens for up to 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature
• Long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 x100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses Universal Transport Media without beads.
• The transport medium includes antibiotics to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth without affecting viruses.
• The tube uses a screw cap closure.
• Each kit is a single regular specimen collection kit.

FAQ

• What is included in this nasal collection and transport system? Each kit includes a nasal Nylon FLOQSwab flocked swab, 3 mL of UTM Universal Transport Media, and a 16 x100 mm skirted tube with a plastic red screw cap.
• What kind of testing workflow is this kit suited for? This kit is suitable for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing.
• How long does the transport medium maintain organism viability? The transport medium maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room temperature or under refrigerated conditions.
• Is the swab sterile? Yes. This nasal collection and transport system is sterile.
• Does the transport medium include beads? No. The UTM Universal Transport Media in this kit is without beads.

From FLOQSwabs by Copan Diagnostics.