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Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® Collection & Transport System

Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® Collection & Transport System
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Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® Collection & Transport System - 1

Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® Collection & Transport System. Optimize your specimen collection and preservation of fecal enteric bacteria with Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® A liquid base ready-to-use system for rectal swabbing or direct collection from fecal sample. HOW IT WORKS Simple to use - eliminates unnecessary specimen handling steps. • Our HydraFlock® swab assures superior collection and elution of sample • Only a small amount of sample is needed, making handling and transporting easy • Versatile system allows for use with traditional plating methods or liquid based automation platforms TESTING APPLICATIONS While different types of bacteria can cause enteric infections routine stool cultures can generally be used to screen for public health issues such as Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., and Campylobacter spp. Can also be used to culture: E.coli, V. parahaemoliticus, Escherichia coli 0157:H, Y.enterco-litica, Shigella flexneri, C.jejuni, S.typhimurium, C.difficile, and Efaecalis (VRE).

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Puritan® Fecal Opti-Swab® Collection & Transport System - 2

LEAK-PROOF, SELF-CENTERING CAP Self-centering cap is designed to facilitate easy swab removal and disposal. LIQUID MEDIUM 2ml Cary-Blair medium is compatible with manual and automated specimen processors. MEDICAL GRADE MATERIALS The vial allows for safe collection and transport of specimens. Made in the US. CONVENIENT, ALL-IN-ONE KIT. Each System is enclosed in a sterile, easy-peel pouch. SUPERIOR ABSORPTION Puritan® HydraFlock® provides superior absorption, outperforming competition. MOLDED BREAKPOINT Handle is sturdy and flexible. Offers a molded breakpoint with printed indicator line...

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