Troy Biologicals Starswab II Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile, 500/CS

Starswab II Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile, 500/CS

Starswab II specimen collection and transport system is a sterile 6 inch swab system for collecting and transporting specimens. It fits labs, clinics, and other healthcare settings that need a collection format built to keep the sample immersed and protected in media during handling. This case includes 500 units, and each swab is gamma sterilized and wrapped in an easy-to-peel sterile envelope.

Good Fit For

• Specimen collection and transport in healthcare settings
• Routine bacteriology workflow
• Labs that rack transported samples
• Facilities purchasing high-volume case quantities

Key Features

• Sterile specimen collection and transport system for routine collection workflow
• 6 inch length supports buyers who need this specific swab format
• Spiral groove media tube helps keep the sample immersed and protected in the media
• Round bottom media chamber allows easy racking during lab handling
• Compatible with gram stain and many rapid screening methods
• Gamma sterilized and wrapped in an easy-to-peel sterile envelope

Applications and Usage

• Collecting specimens for transport to the lab
• Supporting routine bacteriology recovery workflows
• Preparing samples for gram stain procedures
• Using with many rapid screening methods
• Stocking collection supplies for higher-volume testing environments

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 6 Inch.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• Check that a 6 inch swab format matches your collection protocol and storage setup.
• This system is intended for specimen collection and transport, with compatibility noted for gram stain and many rapid screening methods.
• Shelf life is 18 months, which may matter for inventory planning in lower- or higher-volume settings.

FAQ

• Is this swab system sterile? Yes. The Starswab II specimen collection and transport system is sterile, gamma sterilized, and wrapped in a sterile easy-to-peel envelope.
• What size is this specimen collection and transport system? This version is 6 inch in length.
• How does the media tube help protect the sample? The media tube uses a spiral groove and a round bottom media chamber to keep the sample immersed and protected in the media.
• Can this system be used with gram stain methods? Yes. It is compatible with gram stain and many rapid screening methods.
• What is the shelf life? The stated shelf life is 18 months.

From Starswab II by Troy Biologicals.