Polywipe™ (scratch sponge), blue sponge moistened with peptone/NaCl, individually wrapped, including sterile resealable plastic bags, 30 pc/PAK

SWAB TYPES
PEEL POUCH DRYSWAB™
Individual or multiple swabs are packed sterile and ready to use within an easy open tamper evident peel pouch. These are especially suitable where the specimen is to be tested immediately or transferred to another transport container, perhaps as part of a test kit. Each peel pouch has product and batch details printed for reference and traceability.
LABELLED TUBE DRYSWAB™
Each swab comes self–contained and ready to use with its own tube for easy transport to the laboratory. The swab is mounted in the tube plug which serves as a convenient holder so there is no need for direct handling of the swab. Each tube and cap assembly is sealed with a tamper evident label for assurance of sterility and which includes the batch details for traceability. The caps are colour coded according to the type of swab.
RAYON
Rayon, also known as Viscose, is a processed form of cellulose and has been found to be particularly suitable for the recovery of microorganisms. The texture is similar to that of cotton, but it has none of the fatty acids or other substances that can be inhibitory to fastidious bacteria. It has also been shown to be compatible with many molecular based diagnostic tests. Rayon buds are used on most of our transport swabs.
POLYESTER
Polyester (often referred to as Dacron) is a completely synthetic material. It is frequently specified for use in particular molecular tests, as the non-biological nature ensures no interference or reactions.
FOAM
This soft sponge-like material has a regular cellular matrix. Uptake of microorganisms and other sample materials can be easily acquired from the area that’s being sampled. The structure of this swab bud allows for complete absorption & release of sample into transport media or reagents.
FLOCK
With PurFlock® and HydraFlock® swabs, the bud is formed by a layer of tiny multifilament polyester fibres of varying lengths, increasing the effective surface area of the swab.