How to use the virus sampling tube
In this article, we explain the types of sampling swabs and their different uses.
Agar medium swab
Dry swab
Flocked cotton swabs
Liquid culture swab
Traditional or flocked swabs? With or without shipping medium? Which shipping method is best for my purpose?
Some of the most common applications for sampling swabs are:
For the isolation of microorganisms in culture media.
For inoculation of plates by seeding on the surface of the medium, as in the case of antibiograms.
For the preparation of smears, after taking the samples to be observed under a microscope.
For sampling of pre-operative cleaning
Nasopharyngeal flocked swab specifications
Nasopharyngeal flocked swabs with proprietary nylon tip flocking process optimize specimen collection and immediate, spontaneous elution in media with up to 95% release rate
Non-slip, frosted, flexible plastic handle with molded breakpoints for ergonomic and anatomical design for optimal patient comfort and efficient sample collection
Compatible with most diagnostic molecular and antigen tests.
For Antigen Test Nasal specimen collection Swab for Disposable Medical application
Sterile and individually packaged FDA-approved oropharyngeal (nasal) sample collection swabs for collecting samples for RT-PCR testing.
Innovative jet-implanted nylon fiber technology maximizes swab sampling efficiency during patient sampling.
Nylon fibers adhere vertically and evenly to the surface of the swab tip, greatly improving the collection and release efficiency of cell and liquid samples.
Enhanced analytical sensitivity, no sample carryover, accelerated sample handling, and a unique polypropylene plastic rod frangible design.
It is suitable for collecting throat samples, forensic samples, DNA, etc.
What is the method of nasal swab collection?
1. Keep the patient's head still and remove the secretions from the surface of the anterior nostril;
2. Use a cotton swab or other tool to keep a good distance from the nostril to the base of the ear, and mark with your finger;
3. Insert the cotton swab gently and slowly into the nose;
4. Wipe to finger marks or resist for a few seconds to absorb secretions; (usually stay for 15-30 seconds, then gently rotate 3 times);
5. Gently turn the swab into the virus sampling tube (transport medium); snap the swab tail along the break and place it completely into the tube. Tighten the cap;
6. If sampling from both nostrils is required, separate swabs should be used
7. Send to laboratory as soon as possible
8. Take note of the person being collected to avoid confusion
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