Puritan® Opti-Swab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System, 1 ml, 6 Inches, Sterile, Flock Liquid Amies, Box/50, Case/6 Boxes

Product Overview 

The Puritan® Opti-Swab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System is a sterile, ready-to-use solution designed for the efficient collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria. Each unit comprises a 6-inch elongated HydraFlock® flocked swab and a 1 mL vial of modified Liquid Amies medium, facilitating optimal specimen preservation during transit to the laboratory.

Product Features 

• Engineered with multi-length polyester fibers, the swab ensures superior absorption and rapid release of specimens, enhancing bacterial recovery rates.
• The 1 mL non-nutritive, phosphate-buffered medium maintains the viability of a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, during transport.
• The 6-inch swab with a molded breakpoint at 100 mm accommodates various sampling sites such as nasal, throat, vaginal, rectal, and wound areas.
• Features a self-centering design that facilitates easy swab removal and disposal while preventing leakage.
• Each system is sterilized and packaged individually to ensure aseptic collection and prevent contamination.

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