Troy Biologicals Starswab II Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile, 50/BX

Starswab II Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile, 50/BX

Starswab II specimen collection and transport system is a sterile swab-and-tube set for collecting biological specimens and moving them from the patient to the laboratory. It fits healthcare and lab workflows that need dependable specimen transport for direct microscopic examination, culturing, and diagnosis. This 6 inch format uses Amies Clear transport media and a rayon swab tip, with 50 units in each box.

Good Fit For

• Patient specimen collection before lab transport
• Laboratory workflows requiring direct microscopic examination and culturing
• Facilities that need sterile swab transport systems in boxed quantities

Key Features

• Built for collection and transportation of biological specimens from patient to laboratory
• Amies Clear modified gel supports survival for a wide range of bacteria and is compatible with gram stain
• Spiral media chamber helps keep the sample immersed and protected during transport
• Rayon swab tip is inert and non-toxic for good sample retrieval and absorption
• Round-bottom tube supports easy racking, and seamless molding helps maintain tube strength and integrity
• Sterile 6 inch system with tube labeling for code, lot number, and expiration date

Applications and Usage

• Collecting a biological specimen at the point of care and transporting it to the laboratory
• Maintaining specimen immersion and protection while the sample is in transit
• Supporting gram stain workflows with Amies Clear transport media
• Organizing transported samples in racks using the round-bottom tube design

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 6 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Shelf life is 24 months
• This system is intended for specimen collection and transport rather than general-purpose swabbing
• The tube label includes code, lot number, and expiration date for identification and traceability

FAQ

• What is this specimen collection and transport system used for? This sterile system is intended to collect biological specimens from the patient and transport them to the laboratory for direct microscopic examination, culturing, and diagnosis.
• What transport media does this swab system use? This Starswab II system uses Amies Clear, a modified Amies gel designed to support survival for a wide range of bacteria and compatible with gram stain.
• How does the tube help protect the specimen during transport? The tube uses a spiral media chamber that helps keep the sample immersed and protected while it is being transported.
• What type of swab tip is included? The swab tip is rayon. It is described as inert and non-toxic, and it supports good sample retrieval and absorption.
• How long can this product be stored before use? The stated shelf life is 24 months.

From Starswab II by Troy Biologicals.