Polystyrene shaft culture swab with viscose tip.
- Supplied in tube
- For patient use
- Recommended for: surface or simple sampling
- Ideal for: general sampling, useful for all organisms.
- Sterilisation method: gamma irradiation to achieve a SAL of 10-6
- Applicable standards: CE marked: In vitro diagnostic medical device
- Known limitations:
- Do not reuse: single use device that is not suitable for re-work or reuse
- Certain viruses and microorganisms have reduced viability on dry swabs so immediate transfer or pre-moisten with 1 to 2 drops of sterile saline after sampling is permitted (if lack of exudates) when transport is necessary to prevent cell stress or no recovery
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