# ESwab™ Specimen Collection and Transport System

This sterile specimen collection and transport system is available in convenient packaging options including boxes of 50 units or cases of 500 units. Each unit features an 80mm breakpoint from tip end design for optimal specimen collection.

## Advanced Specimen Preservation Technology

The ESwab™ system represents a universal liquid-based, multipurpose collection and preservation platform that maintains viability of aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours at both refrigerator and room temperature.

### Superior Collection Design

Each system includes a polypropylene screw-cap tube with internal conical shape, filled with 1 mL of liquid Amies medium, and one minitip Nylon® flocked swab. The translucent tube with green cap provides clear visibility of contents.

### Key System Advantages

*   Patented flocked swab technology reduces patient discomfort and minimizes the need for multiple samples
*   Complete specimen elution creates homogeneous suspension for consistent gram stains
*   Identical aliquots of liquid sample suspension enable multiple tests from the same specimen
*   Compatible with automated specimen processing systems

This system has been tested and validated in full compliance with CLSI M40-A standards, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae survival at 24 hours. Suitable for sampling from various sites including eye, ear, nasal passages, and urogenital tracts.