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Foamtec Oropharyngeal Diagnostic Swab
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Sterility:
Sterile
Description
- Used in the oropharynx and anterior nares to collect and carry mucus and saliva in transport tubes
- A high rate of recovery of microorganisms provides accurate analytical test results
- US FDA and CDC recommend polyurethane foam swabs for PCR detection of most respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Rhinoviruses and Enteroviruses (Picornaviridae), Influenza Viruses (Orthomyxoviridae), Parainfluenza, Metapneumoviruses and Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (Paramyxoviridae), Coronaviruses (Coronaviridae) and Bacterial Infections caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae (Pneumonia) and Streptococcus Pyogenes (Strep Throat)
- Swabs utilize Foamtec developed polyurethane foam technology that provides exceptional surface area to capture a maximum quantity of target fluids, while not binding to those fluids to provide high subject recovery
- Rigid, large tipped swabs ensure accurate placement by the nurse or technician, while also reaching all areas of the oropharynx and anterior nares
- Proprietary swab cleaning processes and validated sterility ensure no background from RNAse and other contaminants for accurate test results
- The plastic handle is engineered to easily snap off so that the swab tip can be deposited into a transport tube
- No bonding to swabbed body fluids
- Validated sterile, clean swab surfaces
- Maximum patient comfort
Specifications
Specifications
Quantity | 1 Swab/Pk., 10 Pk./Box, 100 Boxes/Cs |
Product Type | Oropharyngeal (Oral) Diagnostic Swab |
Sterility | Sterile |
Handle Material | Plastic |
Tip Material | Polyurethane Foam |
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