Comparison |
| Additive |
Universal Transport Medium Additive | Amies Agar Gel without Charcoal Additive | Liquid Amies Medium Additive | Liquid Amies Medium Additive | Liquid Stuart Medium Additive |
| Closure Type |
Screw Cap | Double-action Security Cap | Double-action Security Cap | Screw Cap | Double-action Security Cap |
| Color |
Translucent with Red Cap | Translucent with Blue Cap | Transparent with Natural Cap | Translucent with White Cap | Translucent with White Cap |
| Dimensions |
12 X 80 mm | | | | |
| Length |
6 Inch Length | | 5-1/4 Inch Length | | 5-1/4 Inch Length |
| Material |
Polystyrene Shaft / Polyester Swab | Plastic Shaft / Rayon Swab | Plastic Shaft / Rayon Swab | Plastic Shaft / Nylon Swab | Plastic Shaft / Rayon Swab |
| Number per Pack |
| | | 1 Per Pack | |
| Product Dating |
| McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 60 days | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days |
| Tip Type |
Large Flocked Swab Tip | Swab Tip | Double Soft Swab Tip | Flocked Swab Tip | Soft Swab Tip |
| Volume |
1 mL | 5 mL | | 1 mL | |
| Application |
Specimen Collection and Transport System | Specimen Collection and Transport System | Specimen Collection and Transport System | Specimen Collection and Transport System | Specimen Collection and Transport System |
| Country of Origin |
United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Sterility |
Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile |
| UNSPSC Code |
41104116 | 41104116 | 41104116 | 41104116 | 41104116 |
| Features and Benefits |
- Puritan UniTranz-RT Collection and Transport System is intended for the collection and transport of clinical samples containing viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas and ureaplasmas from the collection site to the testing laboratory
- The specimen transported in the Puritan UniTranz-RT can be used in the laboratory to perform viral, chlamydial, mycoplasmal and ureaplasmal culture
- Contains antimicrobial agents to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination
- Contains glass beads to release and disperse sample into the medium during vortexing
- Used in viral antigen detection test, PCR and rapid tests
- Self-centering cap is leakproof and facilitates easy swab removal and disposal
- High-performance swab tip features patented PurFlock Ultra® swab (25-3406-U) with molded breakpoint designed to accommodate different collection sites
- Soft tip for patient comfort
- Premium medical grade plastic components to improve product shelf life
- All kits include vial and sterile wrapped swabs
- Shelf life - 18 months
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- The BBL CultureSwab Plus Collection and Transport System features Amies agar gel media with oxygen-scavenging agents, for sampling of both aerobic and anaerobic organisms
- 5 mL gel column provides maximum specimen protection and improved sample viability
- For throat, vaginal, skin and wound specimens
- Packaging is flushed with nitrogen gas prior to closure - prevents unwanted media oxidation during storage to assure optimal performance
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- The BBL CultureSwab Collection and Transport System is designed for the collection and transport of aerobes
- Double-action security cap creates a watertight seal preventing dried-out or leaky samples
- For throat, vaginal, skin and wound specimens
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- Sample rapidly elutes from the flocked swab when placed in the transport medium testing
- Provides 1 mL of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analyses
- Suitable platform for automated liquid specimen handling systems
- For aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria collection
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- The BBL CultureSwab Collection and Transport System is designed for the collection and transport of aerobes
- Transport media (Liquid Stuart Medium) are non-nutritious, buffered with phosphate and provide a reduced environment due to their formulation with sodium thioglycollate
- For throat, vaginal, skin and wound specimens
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