Introduction
Multipurpose collection and transport media for traditional bacteriology culture
Copan Liquid Amies Elution Swab (eSwab®) is our multipurpose medium designed for collecting and transporting swab specimens from the collection site to the testing laboratory. eSwab® stabilizes the viability of aerobes, anaerobes, and fastidious bacteria from swab specimens for bacterial culture. Additionally, it can be used to preserve bacterial, viral, or Chlamydial antigens and nucleic acids from swab specimens for antigen and molecular testing.
Features / strengths
◎Improved pathogen recovery for traditional bacteriology culture
◎Swab samples are easily processed on automated specimen processors, and automatic pipettors minimizing manual handling and maximizing investment in automation
◎Homogeneous sample for more consistent and precise Gram Stains
◎Validated for molecular and rapid antigen testing on an increasing number of manufacturers’ platforms*
Specification in detail
490CE.A
Screw-cap tube filled with 1 ml of Liquid Amies Medium + 1 regular FLOQSwabs® with molded breaking point (Nose, throat, vagina, rectum and wound)
481CE
Screw-cap tube filled with 1 ml of Liquid Amies Medium + 1 minitip FLOQSwabs® with molded breaking point (Eye, ear,throat, nasal passages and urogenital tracts)
482CE
Screw-cap tube filled with 1 ml of Liquid Amies Medium + 1 flexible FLOQSwabs® with molded breaking point (Nasopharynx and pediatric)
