H1N1, Listeria, etc.) (SARS, H1N1, Listeria, etc.) This has led to the development and introduction of automated processing systems which require a new generation of readily compatible transport devices.
Medical Wire's âˆ'-Swab® products have been designed to combine all the experience acquired in media development with a new kind of collection device incorporating advanced materials for optimum specimen collection, transport and processing, whether automated or conventional.
New vials with integral swab capture Two sizes of vial are used depending on the product and application. Made from shatterproof polypropylene, the vials feature a screw cap which is compatible with automatic decapping systems. The integral swab capture mechanism, currently available with âˆ'-Transwab®, means that once a specimen has been taken, no further manual handling of the swab shaft is required. The vials themselves are self-standing, with integral conical base, and can be centrifuged for molecular applications.
New âˆ'-Swabs® These new swabs feature a soft polyurethane bud, which not only provides enhanced patient comfort, but improves the whole collection and release process for target microorganisms. The highly absorbent foam ensures optimum sample uptake, while its open and regular cellular structure allows complete access and flow-through for reagents, and maximum release of microorganisms. The swabs are available with either a standard bud, or a mini-tip narrow bud for urethral, nasopharyngeal and small animal applications.
New transport mediaâˆ'-Transwab® has a new liquid Amies medium suitable for both automated and conventional processing. The microorganisms are readily released from the swab into the medium and mixed to provide an even suspension from which aliquots can be withdrawn for Gram staining and multiple cultures, or for accurate serial dilutions. The liquid Amies maintains viability of Aerobes, Anaerobes and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours at ambient and refrigerated temperatures in accordance with M40 compliance*.
Gold standard medium âˆ'-Virocult® contains Virocult® medium, developed, tried and tested over many years. It is equally suitable for conventional cell culture techniques and for the latest molecular methods.