Comparison |
| Additive |
Liquid Stuart Medium Additive | Amies Agar Gel without Charcoal Additive | Universal Transport Medium Additive | Universal Transport Medium Additive | Liquid Amies Medium Additive |
| Closure Type |
Double-action Security Cap | Plug Cap | Screw Cap | Screw Cap | Screw Cap |
| Color |
Transparent with White Cap | Translucent with Magenta Cap | Translucent with Red Cap | Translucent with Red Cap | Translucent with White Cap |
| Country of Origin |
Unknown | Canada | United States | United States | Unknown |
| Dimensions |
| | 12 X 80 mm | 12 X 80 mm | |
| HCPCS |
| | A5120 | | |
| Length |
5-1/4 Inch Length | 6 Inch Length | 6 Inch Length | 6 Inch Length | 80 mm Breakpoint from Tip End |
| Material |
Plastic Shaft / Rayon Swab | Plastic Shaft / Rayon Swab | Polystyrene Shaft / Polyester Swab | Polystyrene Shaft / Polyester Swab | Plastic Shaft / Nylon Swab |
| Number per Pack |
| | 1 Per Pack | | |
| Product Dating |
| McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 60 days | |
| Tip Type |
Soft Swab Tip | Swab Tip | Ultrafine Flocked Swab Tip | Flocked Swab Mini-Tip | Flocked Swab Tip |
| UNSPSC Code |
41104116 | 41104116 | 41104116 | 41104100 | 41104116 |
| Volume |
| 4 mL | 1 mL | 1 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 |
| Sterility |
Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile |
| Features and Benefits |
- For microbiology culture
- Throat, vaginal, wound and skin swab
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- The Starswab II® Collection and Transport Systems are intended for the collection and transportation of biological specimens from the patient to laboratory where direct microscopic examination and further culturing and diagnoses can be performed
- Shelf life is 24 months
- Amies Clear is a modified Amies gel that provides excellent survival for a wide range of bacteria and is compatible with gram stain
- Tube label shows code, lot number, and expiration date
- Spiral media chamber keeps sample immersed and protected during transport
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- Intended for the collection and preservation of Viruses - Chlamydia - Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
- Contains antimicrobial agents to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination
- Contains glass beads to release and disperse sample into the medium during vortexing
- All kits include vial, and individually wrapped sterile swabs
- Self-centering cap is leakproof and facilitates easy swab removal and disposal
- High-performance swab tip features patented PurFlock Ultra® swab (25-3317-U) with molded breakpoint designed to accommodate different collection sites
- Premium medical grade plastic components to improve product shelf life
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- 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 (25-3316-U) with 80mm 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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- Patented process sprays tips with short strands of nylon fiber that bond in a perpendicular fashion
- Strong capillary action between the fibers on the flocked tip keeps the sample very close to the surface
- Sample rapidly and completely elutes from the flocked swab as soon as it is placed in the transport medium
- Provides 1mL of sample suspension for Gram stain and multiple culture analysis
- Maintains viability of aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious bacteria for up to 48 hours
- Suitable platform for automated liquid handling
- Polypropylene screw cap tube with internal conical shape
- For the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious bacteria from the collection site to the testing laboratory
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