Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT Amies with Charcoal Swabs

The Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT Amies with Charcoal Swabs (85307) is a high-quality microbiological transport system designed to maintain the viability of clinical specimens during transport to a laboratory for analysis. This system conforms to CLSI M40-A2 standards, ensuring reliability in microbial recovery across a variety of clinical pathogens, including fastidious organisms.

Key Features

1. Amies Medium with Charcoal:
   • Amies medium is a semi-solid, non-nutritive transport medium that helps preserve the viability of microorganisms during transit without promoting overgrowth.
   • Charcoal is included to neutralize inhibitory substances that may be present in the sample, improving recovery rates of sensitive bacteria.
2. Sterile and Ready-to-Use:
   • Each swab is pre-packaged in sterile conditions, ensuring contamination-free collection and transport.
3. Convenient Packaging:
   • Supplied in a box containing 150 swabs, making it ideal for high-throughput clinical settings.
4. Versatile Application:
   • Suitable for the transport of bacterial samples from various sites, including throat, wound, skin, and genital samples.
5. Compliance:
   • Conforms to CLSI M40-A2 standards for transport systems, guaranteeing reliable microbial recovery.

Specifications

Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology:
   • Transport specimens from various sites (e.g., throat, skin, genital areas) for bacterial culture and sensitivity testing.
2. Diagnostics:
   • Ensure reliable recovery of pathogens, including fastidious organisms such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Haemophilus influenzae.
3. Research:
   • Transport bacterial samples for laboratory studies without compromising viability.

Usage Instructions

1. Collect the specimen using the sterile swab provided.
2. Insert the swab into the transport tube containing Amies medium with charcoal.
3. Secure the cap tightly and label the tube with patient and sample information.
4. Transport the sample to the laboratory under appropriate conditions (typically within 24-48 hours at room temperature or as directed).

Advantages

• Enhanced Viability: Charcoal neutralizes toxins, ensuring high recovery rates of pathogens.
• User-Friendly: Ready-to-use system simplifies sample collection and transport.
• Versatile: Effective for a wide range of specimen types and pathogens.
• High Throughput: Packaged in bulk (150/box) to support busy clinical laboratories.

Packaging

• Contents: 150 sterile swabs with transport medium per box.
• Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature or as recommended by the manufacturer.

Why Choose Liofilchem BIO-CULT Amies with Charcoal Swabs?

• Reliable transport system designed to maintain microbial viability.
• Meets CLSI standards for accurate and reproducible results.
• Trusted by clinical and research laboratories for high-quality sample transport.