BD CultureSwab™ and BD CultureSwab™ Plus collection and transport systems help collect and transport aerobes and anaerobes. Numerous published studies have shown that compared to other options, BD CultureSwab swabs provide enhanced performance for microorganism recovery.1–3
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Multiple configurations
Available with liquid Stuart or liquid Amies media in more than 15 swab and shaft configurations, BD CultureSwab™ products are designed to meet a wide range of transport needs.
Fecal specimen transport
The BD CultureSwab™ system is available with Cary-Blair medium for use in transporting fecal specimens.
Aerobic and facultative anaerobic sampling
The BD CultureSwab™ Plus system features a 5-mL Amies agar gel column with oxygen-scavenging agents, for sampling of both aerobic and facultative anaerobic organisms.
Performance-enhancing features
The BD CultureSwab™ system includes unique performance-enhancing features such as nitrogen-flushed packaging.
Patented design
The BD CultureSwab™ system features a patented tube design with a tamper-evident seal and double-action security cap. It also uniquely features a 5 1/4-in–long shaft and a nontoxic media reservoir.
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BD CultureSwab steriledouble swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Plus Amies Gel Medium without Charcoal, Regular Double Swab
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BD CultureSwab liquid Stuartsoft aluminum wire
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Plus Amies Gel Medium without Charcoal, Regular Single Swab
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BD CultureSwab Plus Amies gel with charcoalsingle swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Sterile, Single Swab
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BD CultureSwab Plus Amies gel without charcoaldouble swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Liquid Stuart, Regular Double Swab
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BD CultureSwab Plus Amies gel without charcoalsingle swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Liquid Amies, Regular Double Swab
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BD CultureSwab sterilesingle swab
BD MacConkey Broth, Bottle, 500g
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BD CultureSwab liquid Stuartdouble swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Liquid Stuart, Regular Single Swab
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BD CultureSwab liquid Amiesdouble swab
BD BBL™ CultureSwab™ Cary-Blair Agar Gel, Regular Single Swab
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BD CultureSwab liquid Stuartsingle swab
BD Presence - Absence Broth, Bottle, 500g
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BD CultureSwab Cary-Blair agarsingle swab
BD Yeast Extract Glucose Chloramphenicol Agar, Bottle, 500g
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BD CultureSwab liquid Amiessingle swab
BD Maximum Recovery Diluent, Bottle, 500g
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1. Gamble SL. A comparison of two swab transport systems in the recovery of fastidious organisms. Paper presented at: ASM 104th General Assembly; May 2004; New Orleans, LA.
2. Hirschman JS, Perry JL. Modification of swab applicators providing full compliance with NCCLS standard M40-A. Paper presented at: ASM 104th General Assembly; May 2004; New Orleans, LA.
3. Heiter BJ, Bourbeau PP. Influence of storage conditions on the performance of swab transport devices as determined by the quality control guidelines of NCCLS standard M40. Paper presented at: ASM 104th General Assembly; May 2004; New Orleans, LA.
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