Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT AMIES swabs Without Charcoal

The Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT AMIES Swabs Without Charcoal (85317) is a high-quality, sterile transport system designed for the collection, preservation, and transportation of clinical microbiological specimens. Utilizing Amies transport medium, this system maintains bacterial viability by preventing desiccation and nutrient depletion while ensuring reliable culture-based diagnostics.

Unlike charcoal-based transport media, Amies medium without charcoal is specifically suited for samples where charcoal may interfere with microbial recovery or diagnostic testing, such as in cases where fastidious bacteria or delicate specimens require a clear transport medium.

These swabs are widely used in clinical, veterinary, and food safety laboratories for microbiological sample collection, including aerobic and anaerobic bacterial transport in diagnostic and research applications.

Key Features & Benefits

1. Reliable Sample Collection & Transport

• Amies transport medium without charcoal preserves bacterial viability without adsorbing or neutralizing antimicrobial substances.
• Ensures optimal bacterial recovery for culture and identification in microbiology laboratories.
• Prevents sample desiccation, maintaining microbial integrity for accurate diagnostic results.
• Ideal for aerobic and anaerobic bacteria that do not require charcoal for toxin absorption.

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

• Individually sterile-packaged swab in a leak-proof transport tube ensures contamination-free collection.
• Maintains specimen stability during transit, reducing sample degradation.
• User-friendly design with an easy-to-handle swab stick and secure transport tube.
• Ensures reliability in laboratory workflows, minimizing pre-analytical errors.

3. Broad Range of Applications in Clinical & Microbiological Testing

• Suitable for collecting bacterial samples from wounds, respiratory, urogenital, and gastrointestinal sites.
• Commonly used in clinical diagnostics, veterinary testing, and food microbiology.
• Compatible with aerobic and anaerobic culture-based testing in diagnostic laboratories.

Specifications

Use Cases & Applications

1. Clinical Microbiology & Diagnostic Laboratories

• Ideal for collecting clinical specimens for bacterial culture, including:
  • Respiratory samples (e.g., throat, nasal, sputum swabs).
  • Wound swabs for bacterial identification in infected tissues.
  • Urogenital specimens for STD and bacterial testing.
  • Gastrointestinal sample collection for enteric pathogen screening.
• Preserves bacterial integrity during transport to microbiology laboratories.

2. Veterinary Microbiology & Animal Health Testing

• Used for diagnosing bacterial infections in animals through swab collection from:
  • Nasal and oral cavities in livestock and pets.
  • Ocular and wound infections in veterinary clinics.
  • Reproductive and gastrointestinal tract infections in animals.
• Supports bacterial culture and sensitivity testing for veterinary diagnostics.

3. Food Safety & Environmental Microbiology

• Pathogen collection for foodborne bacterial testing (e.g., Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli).
• Environmental monitoring in food production facilities to detect microbial contamination.
• Surface sampling for HACCP compliance in food and beverage industries.

Storage & Handling

• Store at 15–25°C to maintain medium stability.
• Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures that may affect bacterial viability.
• Use aseptic technique during sample collection to prevent contamination.

Ordering Information

The Liofilchem™ BIO-CULT AMIES Swabs Without Charcoal (85317) is a sterile, reliable transport system designed for clinical, veterinary, and food microbiology applications. Featuring Amies medium without charcoal, these swabs effectively preserve bacterial viability for culture-based diagnostics, ensuring accurate results in pathogen isolation and laboratory testing.