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- Weight: 1.35 lb
- Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 100/pk (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval)
- This item is non-returnable
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MPN: 220116
- Phone: (877) 232-8995
Buying Bd Specimen Collection & Transport System from MFI Medical
Product details
- Configurations
- 34
- Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 100/pk (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval)
Supplier, condition & warranty
- Supplier
- MFI Medical Equipment, Inc.
- Brand
- BD
- Condition
- Factory New
MFI Medical is an authorized distributor for all new BD items we sell. Any included warranty on a new item is provided directly by the manufacturer. MFI Medical is available to assist with manufacturer warranty claims.
Healthcare purchasing support: MFI Medical provides formal quotations, accepts purchase orders, and offers payment terms to approved customers. W-9 and vendor onboarding information and purchase order and payment instructions are available online.
Purchasing and warranty assistance: MFI Medical: (800) 633-1558. Contact MFI Medical · Warranty policy. Manufacturer product support: (877) 232-8995.
Options & pricing
| MPN | Configuration | Condition & warranty | Description | Item price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220115MFI SKU: BDM-220115 | CultureSwab, Media-Free, Single Swabs, Sterile, 100/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab, Media-Free, Single Swabs, Sterile, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $129.52 Free shipping* |
| 220116MFI SKU: BDM-220116 | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel w/out Charcoal, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel w/out Charcoal, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $137.63 Free shipping* |
| 220121MFI SKU: BDM-220121 | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel with Charcoal, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel with Charcoal, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $52.32 Free shipping* |
| 220235MFI SKU: BDM-220235 | CultureSwab MaxV(+) Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab MaxV(+) Amies Gel without Charcoal, Single Swab, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $52.32 Free shipping* |
| 220093MFI SKU: BDM-220093 | CultureSwab Amies Liquid, Rayon, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Amies Liquid, Rayon, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $135.59 Free shipping* |
| 220099MFI SKU: BDM-220099 | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $137.63 Free shipping* |
| 220146MFI SKU: BDM-220146 | BBL CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Polyester, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | BBL CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Polyester, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $58.26 Free shipping* |
| 220097MFI SKU: BDM-220097 | CultureSwab Cary-Blair Agar, Single Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Cary-Blair Agar, Single Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $141.69 Free shipping* |
| 220117MFI SKU: BDM-220117 | BD CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Double Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | BD CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel without Charcoal, Double Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $147.77 Free shipping* |
| 220109MFI SKU: BDM-220109 | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Double Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Double Swabs, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $159.95 Free shipping* |
| 220122MFI SKU: BDM-220122 | BBL CultureSwab Plus Specimen Collection and Transport System, 5 1/4" Length, Sterile, 50/pk | Factory New | BBL CultureSwab Plus Specimen Collection and Transport System, 5 1/4" Length, Sterile, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $70.10 Free shipping* |
| 220234MFI SKU: BDM-220234 | CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab MaxV Liquid Stuart Double Swab, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $68.86 Free shipping* |
| 220245MFI SKU: BDM-220245 | Eswab Regular Collection Kit, Includes: White Polypropylene Screw-Cap Tube Filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium and (1) Regular Size Flocked Applicator Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | Eswab Regular Collection Kit, Includes: White Polypropylene Screw-Cap Tube Filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium and (1) Regular Size Flocked Applicator Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $175.90 Free shipping* |
| 220129MFI SKU: BDM-220129 | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Regular Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Regular Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $87.91 Free shipping* |
| 220132MFI SKU: BDM-220132 | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Regular Aluminum Wire, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Regular Aluminum Wire, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $89.82 Free shipping* |
| 220144MFI SKU: BDM-220144 | CultureSwab EZ Sterile Swab, Single, 100/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab EZ Sterile Swab, Single, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $190.39 Free shipping* |
| 220532MFI SKU: BDM-220532 | Eswab Flexible MiniTip Collection Kit | Factory New | Eswab Flexible MiniTip Collection Kit, Includes: Blue Polypropylene Screw-Cap Tube Filled with 1ml of Liquid Amies Medium and (1) Flexible Minitip Flocked Applicator Swab, 50/pk (Short-Dated, 90 Days; Non-Refundable; Non-Returnable; Non-Cancellable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $115.33 Free shipping* |
| 220246MFI SKU: BDM-220246 | ESwab Collection Kit, Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | ESwab Collection Kit, Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $197.36 Free shipping* |
| 220145MFI SKU: BDM-220145 | BBL CultureSwab EZ II Double Swab Format, 100/pk | Factory New | BBL CultureSwab EZ II Double Swab Format, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $216.00 Free shipping* |
| 220131MFI SKU: BDM-220131 | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Flexible Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Flexible Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $153.10 Free shipping* |
| 220130MFI SKU: BDM-220130 | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Soft Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Amies, Soft Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $159.02 Free shipping* |
| 220258MFI SKU: BDM-220258 | FecalSwab Collection Tube, 2 ml, Cary-Blair Medium, Screw Cap, (1) Regular Flocked Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | FecalSwab Collection Tube, 2 ml, Cary-Blair Medium, Screw Cap, (1) Regular Flocked Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $240.54 Free shipping* |
| 220134MFI SKU: BDM-220134 | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Flexible Aluminum Wire, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Flexible Aluminum Wire, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $159.02 Free shipping* |
| 220133MFI SKU: BDM-220133 | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Soft Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Soft Aluminum Wire, Single Swabs, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $260.42 Free shipping* |
| 220252MFI SKU: BDM-220252 | Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 100/pk | Factory New | Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 100/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $161.37 Free shipping* |
| 220126MFI SKU: BDM-220126 | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel w/out Charcoal Flexible Twisted Wire, 50/pk | Factory New | CultureSwab Plus Amies Gel w/out Charcoal Flexible Twisted Wire, 50/pk (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $160.98 Free shipping* |
| 220220MFI SKU: BDM-220220 | Universal Viral Transport, 3 ml Vial, 50/pk | Factory New | Universal Viral Transport, 3 ml Vial, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $249.55 Free shipping* |
| 220250MFI SKU: BDM-220250 | Nasal Culture Swabs, 100/pk | Factory New | Nasal Culture Swabs, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $255.35 Free shipping* |
| 220251MFI SKU: BDM-220251 | Specimen Collection Swab, 6", Flock, Minitip, Sterile, 100/pk | Factory New | Specimen Collection Swab, 6", Flock, Minitip, Sterile, 100/pk (Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $176.22 Free shipping* |
| 220529MFI SKU: BDM-220529 | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 3mL Vial with Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 3mL Vial with Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $328.65 Free shipping* |
| 220531MFI SKU: BDM-220531 | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 3mL Vial with Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 3mL Vial with Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk (Temp Sensitive; Short-Dated, Minimum Expiry Lead is 60 days; Non-cancellable; Non-returnable; Non-refundable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $302.99 Free shipping* |
| 220526MFI SKU: BDM-220526 | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 1mL Vial with Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk | Factory New | Universal Viral Transport Kit Includes: 1mL Vial with Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab, 50/pk (Minimum Expiry Lead is 90 days) (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $324.95 Free shipping* |
| 441362MFI SKU: BDM-441362 | Urine Preservative Transport Kit with ProbeTec Vial, 100/pk | Factory New | Urine Preservative Transport Kit with ProbeTec Vial, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $361.10 Free shipping* |
| 441357MFI SKU: BDM-441357 | Female Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit with ProbeTec TransportTube, 100/pk | Factory New | Female Endocervical Specimen Collection Kit with ProbeTec TransportTube, 100/pk (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only) (Drop Ship Requires Pre-Approval) | $501.30 Free shipping* |
*Free standard shipping to the contiguous U.S. on eligible orders of US$35 or more. Other destinations and upgraded services cost extra. Shipping policy
Frequently asked questions
Are these specimen collection systems reliably sterile?
Yes, maintaining sterility is critical for diagnostic accuracy, and the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System line includes a comprehensive range of sterile products.
This guarantees the integrity of the biological sample required for accurate organism recovery and laboratory analysis.
Key Quality Features
- Sterile Design: The product family, including various CultureSwabs and specialized kits (like Eswab and Viral Transport systems), is designed to be sterile, meeting strict clinical requirements.
- Factory New Condition: All systems are provided in Factory New condition, ensuring maximum reliability and component integrity.
- Trusted Manufacturer: These systems are manufactured by BD, a recognized name in the medical industry, known for quality specimen handling products.
What components are included in the transport system?
The specific components of the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System vary based on the chosen configuration, but they are all designed for sterile collection and secure transport of biological specimens. Kits typically include the following:
- Collection Swabs: These are available in various types, including Polyester, Rayon, and specialized Flocked swabs (regular and minitip). The shafts may feature flexible/soft aluminum wire or twisted wire, optimized for different anatomical collection sites.
- Transport Tube or Vial: Secure, leak-resistant polypropylene containers designed to maintain sample integrity during transit.
- Transport Media: A crucial component, the medium is pre-filled to ensure the viability and recovery of target organisms. Available media types include:
- Amies Gel or Liquid (some variants include charcoal)
- Stuart Liquid
- Cary-Blair Agar
- Universal Viral Transport Medium (UVT)
- Urine Preservative
- Media-Free (for specific requirements)
These systems are commonly packaged in quantities of 50/pk and 100/pk.
Are the collection components guaranteed sterile?
Yes, all components of the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System, including the swabs and transport media vials, are supplied sterile.
This is a critical feature engineered to prevent contamination and ensure the integrity and viability of the collected microbiological specimen for accurate laboratory analysis.
Is the specimen collection system factory new?
Yes, all configurations of the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System are supplied in factory new condition. This is essential to ensure the sterility and integrity required for critical diagnostic use in the safe collection and transport of patient specimens.
Does the system support various specimen types?
Yes, the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is a comprehensive product line offering 34 distinct configurations specifically designed for the sterile collection and safe transport of diverse biological specimens intended for laboratory analysis and organism recovery.
This versatility is achieved through a combination of specialized media and collection components:
- Diverse Transport Media: The system offers options including Media-Free kits, Amies Gel/Liquid (some with charcoal), Liquid Stuart, Cary-Blair Agar, Universal Viral Transport Medium (UVT), and Urine Preservatives to maintain viability for different types of microorganisms (bacterial, viral).
- Specialized Collection Kits: Dedicated configurations are available for specific requirements, such as Urine Preservative Vials and specialized Endocervical Kits.
- Optimized Swabs: Swabs utilize various tip materials like Polyester, Rayon, or Flocked tips, combined with flexible or twisted wire shafts, optimizing them for collecting samples from different anatomical sites.
What does 'media-free' mean in the context of this collection system?
The term ‘media-free’ indicates that the swab and transport system do not contain any growth media. This is beneficial in certain applications where specific organisms need to be identified without the influence of a transport medium.
Do these collection systems require special storage?
Yes, specific storage guidelines are essential, as many configurations within this product line are designated as temperature-sensitive.
Special handling is required to maintain the integrity of the transport medium and ensure the viability of the collected biological specimens for accurate laboratory testing.
Key storage considerations include:
- Media Type: Variants that include specialized transport media, such as Amies Gel, Stuart Liquid, Cary-Blair Agar, or Universal Viral Transport Medium (UVT), often have strict temperature requirements.
- Integrity: Proper storage maximizes product shelf life and ensures the media remains functional.
Always consult the specific product packaging for detailed handling and temperature instructions relevant to your chosen configuration.
How does the system maintain specimen viability?
The BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is specifically engineered to optimize organism viability and maintain specimen integrity, ensuring successful recovery in the laboratory. This integrity is ensured through several critical components:
- Diverse Transport Media: A wide array of specialized media is available to suit different specimen needs, maintaining viability for aerobic, anaerobic, and viral organisms. Options include:
- Amies Gel (with or without Charcoal)
- Liquid Amies and Liquid Stuart
- Cary-Blair Agar
- Universal Viral Transport (UVT) systems
- Sterile and Secure Containment: Specimens are collected in sterile, secure containers such as Polypropylene Screw-Cap Tubes (available in various vial sizes, including 1ml, 2ml, and 3ml) to prevent contamination and leakage during transit.
- Optimized Collection Components: The system includes various specialized swab types (e.g., Rayon, Polyester, Flocked Applicator Swabs, Flexible Minitip Swabs) designed for effective, site-specific collection, maximizing initial sample quality.
What materials compose the system components?
The system components are constructed from high-quality materials optimized for reliable specimen collection and secure transport:
- Transport Tubes: The secure screw-cap tubes are made from durable polypropylene.
- Swab Applicators: Swab tips are available in rayon, polyester, and specialized flocked materials.
- Swab Core: The supporting cores are typically made of aluminum wire, available in regular, flexible, and soft configurations.
What is the intended use of the BD Specimen Collection & Transport System?
The BD Specimen Collection & Transport System is designed for the collection and transportation of specimens to the laboratory for organism recovery. It ensures the integrity of samples during transit for accurate analysis.