Consists of tube transport and medium swab with integral lid; polypropylene tube contains a polyurethane sponge impregnated with either amies or stuart liquid transport medium; tube has preattached patient label and tamper-evident seal; special nitrogen-flushed airtight packaging and vi-pack outer foil wrap prevents dehydration; extra long shaft; must be stored at 5 to 25 degrees c
An item used in medical facilities for obtaining specimens from body tissues preparatory to bacteriological examinations. It consists of a rod made of various materials with a pledget of wool or similar material at one end. The pledget has been processed so that it has no detectable bacteriostatic activity.
Classification: Other instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, nesoi
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