Traditional Bacteriology Swabs for Collection and Transport of Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria
Copan Transystem™ collection devices comprise of different media for the efficient and safe transport of many bacterial strains. Choose between liquid or solid Amies and Stuart medium for aerobic culture, rapid antigen, and molecular testing; opt for gel Cary-Blair medium – with or without charcoal – for aerobic and anaerobic cultures.
Choose from Swab Applicator Materials, such as:
- Aluminum
- Twisted Aluminum Wire
- Plastic
Choose from a variety of transport media, including:
- Liquid Amies and Liquid Stuart Media – for aerobic culture and rapid antigen and molecular testing
- Amies Agar Gel and Stuart Agar Gel with or without Charcoal – for aerobic and anaerobic culture
- Cary-Blair Agar Gel – for enteric bacteriology culture
Features
Innovative Venturi Hourglass Tube Design
The Venturi unique “hourglass” design eliminates air pockets – harmful to anaerobe bacteria – preventing dehydration and breakdown of the gel column.
State-of-the-Art Recyclable VI-PACK Packaging
The VI-PAK metallic foil and plastic film barrier block oxygen entry, preventing unwanted oxidation of the transport medium.
Liquid Media Transport Swabs
Large polyurethane sponges sustain direct swab contact in liquid Amies or Stuart media, preventing desiccation for fully preserved aerobic cultures, rapid antigen, and molecular assay samples.
Agar Gel Transport Swabs
The venturi hourglass tube design and 5mL gel column shields specimens from air exposure and oxidation while providing sustained submersion in Amies, Stuart, or Cary-Blair gel-based media for aerobic, anaerobic, and enteric bacteriology culture preservation.
