Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection, Nylon Flocked Swabs, Sterile, 100/Pk

The AtuMed Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection Nylon Flocked Swabs are high-performance swabs designed for precise, efficient, and safe collection of biological specimens. These sterile swabs utilize advanced nylon flocking technology to maximize sample collection and release, making them ideal for diagnostic and research applications.

Key Features:

1. Material and Construction:
   • Nylon Flocking Technology: The swab tip is coated with perpendicular nylon fibers, creating a highly absorbent structure that enhances sample collection and release.
   • Medical-Grade Shaft: Made from high-quality, flexible material to ensure comfort and safety during sample collection.
2. Sterility:
   • Individually packaged and sterilized to prevent contamination, ensuring reliable and accurate results.
3. Design for Specific Collection Sites:
   • Nasopharyngeal Swabs: Slim, flexible shaft with a small, soft tip designed for comfortable collection from the upper respiratory tract.
   • Oropharyngeal Swabs: Larger tip and slightly rigid shaft for effective specimen collection from the throat or oral cavity.
4. Efficiency:
   • High sample absorption and release rates provide consistent and reliable diagnostic yields.
   • Compatible with a variety of media, including viral transport media (VTM), universal transport media (UTM), and direct-to-PCR workflows.
5. Ease of Use:
   • Breakable shaft design allows the swab to fit securely into transport tubes, ensuring safe and contamination-free handling of samples.

Specifications:

Applications:

1. Clinical Diagnostics:
   • Ideal for collecting nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal specimens for diagnostic testing, including:
     • COVID-19.
     • Influenza and other respiratory viruses.
     • Bacterial and fungal infections.
2. Molecular and Microbiological Testing:
   • Suitable for PCR, RT-PCR, and culture-based workflows.
   • Compatible with assays for viral, bacterial, and genetic research.
3. Public Health and Epidemiology:
   • Utilized in large-scale screening programs, infectious disease surveillance, and outbreak investigations.
4. Point-of-Care Testing:
   • Efficiently collects specimens for rapid diagnostic tests in clinics, emergency rooms, and field settings.
5. Research Laboratories:
   • Collects and transfers high-quality samples for biomarker discovery and respiratory pathogen research.

Advantages:

1. High Collection and Release Efficiency:
   • Nylon fibers improve sample uptake and maximize elution into transport media for superior diagnostic accuracy.
2. Comfortable and Safe Design:
   • Flexible shaft ensures patient comfort and reduces the risk of trauma during sample collection.
   • Soft, flocked tip minimizes discomfort and irritation, even for sensitive patients.
3. Sterility and Precision:
   • Individually sterilized to maintain sample integrity and ensure contamination-free results.
4. Versatile Compatibility:
   • Works seamlessly with multiple laboratory workflows, transport media, and analytical platforms.
5. Easy Handling:
   • Breakable shaft enables secure sample transfer into transport tubes, reducing contamination risks during transport and storage.

Use Cases in Medical and Laboratory Settings:

• Hospitals and Clinics:
  • Reliable for diagnostic sample collection in emergency, outpatient, or inpatient settings.
• Diagnostic Laboratories:
  • Essential for high-throughput testing workflows, ensuring consistency and accuracy in specimen handling.
• Field and Mobile Testing:
  • Compact and sterile design makes it ideal for on-site collection during public health screenings and outbreak management.
• Research Facilities:
  • Enables precise specimen collection for respiratory pathogen research and molecular studies.

The AtuMed Nasopharyngeal & Oropharyngeal Specimen Collection Nylon Flocked Swabs are indispensable tools for accurate specimen collection in clinical, diagnostic, and research settings. Their advanced design, sterility, and efficiency ensure reliable performance across a range of applications, making them an essential resource for healthcare and scientific professionals.