Bd Specimen Collection & Transport System

The BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is offered in several specialized, Factory New configurations, each designed for specific laboratory analysis requirements, ensuring safe transport and reliable organism recovery. All products are supplied sterile where applicable.

The specialized configurations available include:

• BBL CultureSwab Double Swab (Sterile, 50/pk): A standard sterile double-swab system suitable for general microbial sampling and analysis.
• CultureSwab Liquid Amies Double Swab (50/pk): Features Liquid Amies transport medium for superior preservation, maintaining the viability of delicate microorganisms during transit.
• Universal Viral Transport (UVT) Vial (1 ml, 50/pk): This system is optimized for the collection and secure transport of viral specimens.
• Sterile Swube Single Swab (1000/pk): A high-volume option that provides a sterile single swab for efficient specimen collection needs.

Yes, the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System includes sterile components crucial for maintaining specimen integrity during collection. These specialized systems are designed for the reliable collection and transport of specimens intended for microorganism recovery.

Key configurations featuring sterile tools and appropriate media include:

• Sterile Swabs: Options like the BBL CultureSwab Double Swab and the Swube Single Swab are provided sterile for hygienic sample acquisition.
• Specialized Media: Systems such as the CultureSwab Liquid Amies and the Universal Viral Transport (UVT) Vial include media engineered to preserve the viability of organisms during transit to the laboratory.

All variants of this collection and transport system are supplied in Factory New condition.

Yes, many configurations of the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System are supplied sterile to ensure the integrity of the samples for accurate laboratory analysis and microorganism recovery. They are specifically designed for reliable collection and transport.

Key features supporting sterile collection and transport include:

• Sterile Components: Several options, such as the BBL CultureSwab Double Swabs and Swube Single Swabs, are provided sterile, which is essential for minimizing contamination during sample acquisition.
• Factory New Condition: All variants in this product line are guaranteed to be in Factory New condition.
• Specialized Transport Media: Vials utilize optimized media like Liquid Amies or the Universal Viral Transport (UVT) medium, which are designed to maintain the viability of organisms until they reach the laboratory.

Yes, the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is purpose-built to ensure the viability and integrity of biological samples required for laboratory analysis, facilitating accurate organism recovery.

The system’s reliability is based on several factors essential for successful transport:

• Designed for Recovery: The products are specifically engineered for the collection and safe transport of specimens intended for the recovery and identification of microorganisms.
• Sterile Components: Many configurations, such as the CultureSwab and Swube options, are provided sterile and are Factory New, which helps minimize the risk of contamination during the collection phase.
• Specialized Transport Media: The line offers different options with media tailored for specific sampling needs, ensuring optimal preservation during transit:
  • CultureSwab Liquid Amies: Optimizes the preservation of general microbiological specimens.
  • Universal Viral Transport (UVT) Vial: Contains a specialized medium critical for securing and transporting viral samples.

Yes, the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is purpose-built and optimized specifically for the reliable collection and transport of specimens intended for the recovery of microorganisms in a laboratory setting.

This reliable performance is supported by several design features:

• Integrity Preservation: The system is engineered to protect the biological sample throughout transit, which is critical for maintaining the viability of the organisms present.
• Sterile Components: Many configurations, such as the BBL CultureSwab and Swube options, are provided sterile to ensure sample purity and prevent contamination during collection.
• Specialized Transport Media: A variety of configurations are available with media tailored to different sample needs:
  • Liquid Amies: Suitable for the preservation of bacterial samples.
  • Universal Viral Transport (UVT) Vial: Designed specifically for maintaining the integrity and viability of viral specimens.

Yes, the BBL CultureSwab is available in a Double Swab configuration, which includes two sterile swabs per unit. This option is designed to ensure adequate sample collection for critical diagnostic procedures and organism recovery in the lab. If a single swab is required, the product line also includes the Swube Single Swab configuration.

The BBL CultureSwab Double Swab configuration is typically sold in packages of 50 units.

Yes, the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System line includes variants that utilize specialized media crucial for maintaining specimen viability and ensuring accurate organism recovery during transit.

The configurations that include transport media are:

• CultureSwab Liquid Amies: Features Liquid Amies medium in a double swab configuration, specifically formulated for preserving non-viral microorganisms.
• Universal Viral Transport (UVT) Vial: Contains a 1 ml UVT solution, which is designed for the effective collection and preservation of viral specimens.

Please note that certain sterile configurations, such as the BBL CultureSwab Double Swab and the Swube Single Swab, are collection components only and do not include any transport media.

Yes, several key configurations within the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System line are provided sterile to ensure the integrity of the biological samples.

Sterility is essential for:

• Sample Integrity: Minimizing the risk of contamination during the crucial collection and transport phases.
• Reliable Recovery: Maintaining specimen viability for accurate organism recovery and identification in the laboratory.

Specific sterile variants include configurations like the BBL CultureSwab and the Swube Single Swab. All products in this line are supplied in Factory New condition, confirming readiness for clinical use.

Yes, components for the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System originate in the United States (US). These specialized systems are supplied in sterile configurations, which is essential for maintaining specimen integrity during collection and transport.