Microbiology swab MW170

throatfor skin sampleswith transport medium

TRANSWAB® Amies is a single swab with a rayon bud type. It is available with gel media. Gel media is used in traditional culture techniques. TRANSWAB® gel medium (Amies) is good for recovery of aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious organisms. All our TRANSWAB® products are compliant with the CLSI standard M40-A2. This standard is for the Quality Control of Microbiological Specimen Transport Devices. Recommended applications Wound, skin, urogenital and throat. Features TRANSWAB® medium (Amies) for recovery of aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious organisms. Rayon bud (open weave for optimum release of microorganisms). Low bioburden. Benefits Transport at ambient or refrigerated temperatures. Open weave bud for optimum release and improved sensitivity in diagnostic tests. Best for gram stains.