Starplex Scientific Starswab II® Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile

Starswab II® Specimen Collection and Transport System 6 Inch Length Sterile

The Starswab II specimen collection and transport system is a sterile swab-based system for collecting and transporting biological specimens from the patient to the laboratory. It fits workflows that need protected specimen transport for direct microscopic examination, culturing, and diagnosis. This version has a 6 inch length, a plastic shaft with rayon swab, and Amies agar gel without charcoal additive.

Good Fit For

• Specimen collection workflows that require transport to the laboratory
• Laboratories performing direct microscopic examination and culturing
• Settings that need gram stain compatible transport medium

Key Features

• Made for collection and transport of biological specimens from patient to laboratory
• Sterile format supports clean specimen collection workflows
• Amies agar gel without charcoal additive offers a clear transport medium
• Spiral media chamber helps keep the sample immersed and protected during transport
• 6 inch swab length with plastic shaft and rayon swab tip
• Tube label includes code, lot number, and expiration date for traceability

Applications and Usage

• Collecting a biological specimen from a patient and transporting it to the lab
• Transporting specimens for direct microscopic examination
• Sending collected samples for further culturing and diagnosis

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: PK.
• Size: 6 Inch.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses Amies agar gel without charcoal additive.
• The transport tube uses a plug cap closure.
• Shelf life is 24 months.

FAQ

• What is this specimen collection and transport system used for? The Starswab II system is used to collect biological specimens from a patient and transport them to a laboratory for direct microscopic examination, further culturing, and diagnosis.
• What transport medium does this swab system use? This version uses Amies agar gel without charcoal additive. The product details also note that the clear Amies medium is compatible with gram stain.
• How does the sample stay protected during transport? The Starswab II transport system uses a spiral media chamber that keeps the sample immersed and protected while it is being transported.
• What are the main physical specs of this swab? This specimen collection and transport system has a 6 inch length, a plastic shaft, a rayon swab tip, and a 4 mL volume.
• Does the tube include identifying information for traceability? Yes. The tube label shows the code, lot number, and expiration date.

From Starswab II by Starplex Scientific.