Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT Stuart without Charcoal Swabs (85308)

The Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT Stuart Without Charcoal Swabs (85308) is a sterile and reliable transport system designed for the collection, preservation, and transportation of clinical microbiological specimens. Utilizing Stuart transport medium without charcoal, this system ensures the maintenance of bacterial viability while preventing specimen desiccation and degradation.

Unlike its charcoal-containing counterpart, this formulation is ideal for specimens where charcoal may interfere with microbial recovery or diagnostic accuracy. It is widely used in clinical, veterinary, and food microbiology for isolating and transporting aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in diagnostic and research applications.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Reliable Sample Collection & Transport

• Stuart transport medium without charcoal preserves bacterial viability while maintaining sample integrity.
• Ensures optimal recovery of bacteria for accurate laboratory identification.
• Prevents specimen drying, allowing for extended stability during transport.
• Ideal for aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures that do not require toxin adsorption.

2. Sterile, Ready-to-Use Swabs for Secure Handling

• Individually sterile-packaged swab with a leak-proof transport tube to prevent contamination.
• Maintains microbial viability from collection to laboratory analysis.
• User-friendly design with an ergonomic swab stick and securely sealed tube.
• Ensures reliability in diagnostic workflows, reducing the risk of compromised samples.

3. Versatile Applications in Clinical & Microbiological Testing

• Suitable for collecting bacterial specimens from wounds, respiratory, urogenital, and gastrointestinal sites.
• Used across clinical diagnostics, veterinary microbiology, and food safety testing.
• Compatible with culture-based diagnostic methods in microbiology laboratories.

Specifications

Use Cases & Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology & Diagnostic Laboratories

• Ideal for clinical specimen collection for bacterial culture, including:
  • Throat and nasal swabs for respiratory pathogen isolation.
  • Wound swabs for bacterial identification in infected tissues.
  • Urogenital samples for STD testing and bacterial infections.
  • Gastrointestinal specimens for enteric pathogen detection.
• Ensures sample stability during transportation to microbiology laboratories.

2. Veterinary Microbiology & Animal Health Testing

• Used in diagnosing bacterial infections in animals through swab collection from:
  • Oral, nasal, and wound sites in livestock and pets.
  • Ocular infections and reproductive tract infections in animals.
  • Gastrointestinal bacterial culture testing in veterinary clinics.
• Supports bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in veterinary diagnostics.

3. Food Safety & Environmental Microbiology

• Used for pathogen collection in foodborne bacterial testing, including:
  • Salmonella, Listeria, and Escherichia coli detection in food samples.
  • Environmental monitoring in food production and processing facilities.
  • Surface sampling for HACCP compliance in food and beverage industries.

Storage & Handling

• Store at 15–25°C to maintain medium stability.
• Protect from extreme temperatures to preserve bacterial viability.
• Use aseptic technique during sample collection to prevent cross-contamination.

Ordering Information

The Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT Stuart Without Charcoal Swabs (85308) provides a sterile and efficient transport system for clinical, veterinary, and food microbiology applications. Featuring Stuart transport medium without charcoal, these swabs maintain bacterial viability for accurate culture-based diagnostics, ensuring high-quality results in pathogen isolation and laboratory testing.