Transwab , Transtube , Virocult , Leaders in preanalyticals

Transwab systems for Aerobes and Anaerobes World leading transport ® Transwab® was the world’s first commercially produced self-contained transport swab with semi-solid medium for both aerobes and anaerobes. Over the years many studies have shown Transwab® to be reliable for collecting specimens and transferring them in good order to the laboratory, however distant. Stuarts – used for some PCR-based systems Cary Blair – alkaline, for faecal specimens Best choice of shaft l Straight plastic, for most specimens As new pathogens emerge, diagnostic techniques Duo - two removable plastic shafts for...

Reliable Gram stains Transwab® gel medium contains no more than 1 non-viable bacterial cell per 20 high powered microscopic fields. Low bioburden relates directly to both the quality of raw materials and the manufacturing process. Unique safe loop design. Twisted wire swabs feature a safe loop with non-toxic soft rayon fibre for the safe collection of nasopharyngeal, urethral, ENT, and pediatric specimens.There are no hidden sharp edges. Best shelf life l Two year shelf life stored at ambient temperature Best Quality Assurance CE-marked, conforming to MDD, IVD, and compliant with CLSI M40 l Amies...

Transtube system Liquid medium transport ® Transtube® is a practical liquid medium transport system for situations where this is preferred. Each Transtube® unit consists of a sterile swab and a pre-labelled transport tube containing a foam pad saturated with 1.2ml of liquid transport medium (Amies or Stuart’s). Transtube® shares many of the benefits of Transwab® Best choice of medium l Amies liquid – preferred for most specimens, because the inorganic buffer ensures maintenance without overgrowth l Stuarts – used for some PCR-based systems Best choice of shaft l Straight plastic, for most specimens...

Virocult for viruses Liquid transport system ® Combined collection and transport system for viruses incorporating a specially formulated liquid transport medium Each Virocult® unit consists of a sterile swab and a pre-labelled transport tube containing a foam pad saturated with 1.2ml of Virocult® virus transport medium (balanced salt solution plus glucose, lactalbumin hydrolysate and antibiotics). Virocult® offers significant advantages and is used and endorsed by virologists throughout the world Best medium l Virocult liquid medium l No hazardous ampoules l Extended survival for most viruses,...

Specimen collection and transportation... the key to accurate and clinically relevant microbiology Most swab specimens consist of a mixed population of microorganisms.The target pathogen may be fastidious, with a tendency to die rapidly once removed from the site of infection, but other organisms collected at the same time can be opportunistic, growing rapidly, distorting the original proportions and presenting a false picture of the infection. For swab-collected specimens, selection of a suitable swab transport device is critical for the accurate diagnosis and successful treatment of the infection....

State-of-the-art Transwab design: Colour coded cap and label for ease of identification. Unique Safety “Bell Cap”: prevents the user’s fingers coming into contact with swab or transport tube. Dual action “Bell Cap” ensures containment of specimen during transit. Shrouded Safety bell cap tightly grips the inside and outside of the tube. Generous 5ml fill of semi solid Amies medium provides optimum conditions for fastidious anaerobes*. Oxygen reduced medium enhanced for fastidious anaerobes. Low Bio Burden - 1 non-viable bacterial cell per 20 high powered microscopic fields. Rayon bud is non-toxic...

∑-Swab® Systems The new generation of preanalyticals Also from Medical Wire, for the new era of automated and liquid based microbiology. The Sigma range includes l Sigma-Transwab® with Liquid Amies for automated processing platforms. Duo and triple versions available for multi-site testing Fecal Transwab® with Liquid Cary Blair Medium for direct sampling, or transfer of fecal material into automated processing platforms Sigma-VCM™ Universal Transport Medium for viruses, chlamydia and mycoplasmas Sigma-Virocult® with liquid medium for viral specimens. Compatible with culture Sigma-Swab® Dry swab...