COPAN FecalSwab™ System for Enteric Bacteria with 2 mL Cary-Blair Medium

The COPAN FecalSwab® System (4C024S) is a pre-analytical specimen collection and transport system designed for the collection, preservation, and transport of fecal samples for the detection of enteric bacteria. The system includes a Nylon® flocked swab and 2 mL of Cary-Blair transport medium, ensuring efficient sample recovery and preservation of bacterial viability for laboratory testing.

This system is widely used in clinical, diagnostic, and microbiology laboratories for the identification of enteric pathogens, including Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Key Features & Benefits

1. High-Quality Sample Collection & Transport

• Nylon® flocked swab enhances sample collection and elution efficiency.
• 2 mL Cary-Blair medium preserves enteric bacteria viability for reliable culture and molecular testing.
• Individually packaged and sterile, ensuring contamination-free sampling.

2. Optimized for Enteric Pathogen Testing

• Suitable for Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, and Vibrio species identification.
• Compatible with traditional culture methods, PCR, and rapid antigen tests.
• Maintains sample integrity for transport and delayed testing.

3. Convenient & User-Friendly Design

• Regular-sized flocked swab with an 80 mm breakpoint for easy transport in the 12x80 mm tube.
• Orange capture cap ensures secure sealing and leak prevention.
• Available in bulk packaging (50 per pack; 10 packs per case) for high-volume testing laboratories.

Specifications

Applications

1. Clinical & Diagnostic Microbiology

• Designed for fecal sample collection and transport in enteric pathogen detection.
• Supports culture-based and molecular diagnostic tests for gastrointestinal infections.
• Preserves bacterial viability for accurate stool culture analysis.

2. Food & Waterborne Disease Testing

• Used in public health and epidemiological surveillance for foodborne pathogens.
• Ideal for screening stool samples during outbreak investigations.

3. Research & Laboratory Use

• Supports enteric microbiome studies and pathogen identification.
• Compatible with automated laboratory workflows for high-throughput screening.

Storage & Handling

• Store at room temperature or per laboratory guidelines.
• Ensure proper sealing of the tube to prevent leakage.
• Use aseptic techniques to prevent sample contamination.

Ordering Information

The COPAN FecalSwab® System (4C024S) is a sterile, flocked swab and Cary-Blair transport medium designed for the collection, preservation, and transport of fecal samples for enteric bacteria testing. With high-efficiency sample recovery, secure packaging, and compatibility with multiple testing methods, it is a trusted solution for clinical and research microbiology applications.