Copan Diagnostics Stool Collection and Transportation System FecalSwab® Sterile, 50/PK

Stool Collection and Transportation System FecalSwab® Sterile, 50/PK

FecalSwab stool collection and transportation system is a sterile sample collection kit for fecal specimens and rectal swab sampling. It fits clinical and laboratory workflows that need a more compact alternative to bulky stool specimen containers and a format that supports collection, transport, and processing. This pack uses a 12 X 80 mm polypropylene screw-cap tube with 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium and a regular size Nylon flocked swab.

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen collection workflows
• Laboratory transport and processing of fecal samples
• Settings that want a more compact alternative to bulky specimen containers
• Automated specimen processor workflows

Key Features

• Sterile stool collection and transport system for fecal specimens and rectal swab sampling
• 12 X 80 mm screw-cap polypropylene tube helps support organized sample handling
• Tube includes 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium for specimen transport
• Regular size Nylon flocked swab helps transfer a small quantity of sample into the tube
• Shatterproof compact tube saves space compared with larger fecal specimen containers
• Internal conical tube shape allows upright bench placement and supports centrifugation

Applications and Usage

• Collecting and transporting fecal specimens to the laboratory
• Transferring a small stool sample into transport medium with the included flocked swab
• Taking a rectal swab sample when needed
• Preparing solid or semi-solid specimens in a liquid phase format for processing
• Using space-saving tubes on the lab bench during specimen handling

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: PK.
• Size: 12 X 80 mm.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system uses a compact tube format rather than a large traditional fecal specimen container.
• The kit is intended for sample collection, transport, and processing workflows that use modified cary-blair medium.
• The tube's internal conical shape may be useful for labs that centrifuge samples or want tubes to stand upright on the bench.

FAQ

• Can this system be used for both stool specimens and rectal swabs? Yes. FecalSwab is described for fecal sample collection, and it can also be used to take a rectal swab sample.
• What comes in each collection unit? Each collection unit includes a 12 X 80 mm screw-cap tube with 2 mL of modified cary-blair medium and one regular size Nylon flocked swab.
• Why might a lab choose this format over larger stool containers? FecalSwab uses compact, shatterproof tubes that take up less space and can simplify transport and processing compared with bulky specimen containers.
• Is this system suitable for automated specimen processors? Yes. The liquid based system is described as optimal for use on automated specimen processors because it converts solid or semi-solid specimens into a sample suitable for automatic specimen processors.

From FecalSwab by Copan Diagnostics.