Specimen Collection and Transport System Puritan® Opti-Swab™ 100 mm Breakpoint from Tip End Sterile
The Puritan Opti-Swab Liquid Amies Collection & Transport System is intended for use in the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious bacteria from the patient to the laboratory for bacteriological examination and culture
Product Specifications
Description
Specialized systems for collecting and transporting bacteriological specimens are commonly used in laboratories to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial infections, especially when there is a delay between specimen collection and processing
The Puritan Opti-Swab Liquid Amies Collection and Transport System consists of a sterile peel-open pouch containing a pre-scored HydraFlock® flocked swab and a polypropylene screw-cap vial containing 1 ml of modified liquid Amies medium
HydraFlock multiple split polyester fibers facilitate quick absorption and release of clinical specimens
Self-centering cap is leak-proof and facilitates easy swab removal and disposal
High-performance swab tip features patented HydraFlock swab with 100mm molded breakpoint designed to accommodate nasopharyngeal sampling sites