Swabs and transport media

Sterile dry swabs supplied in shockproof round bottom tube, sealed by label-seal cap. Dimensions of tube: 13x165 mm. snappable ps + cottom Sterilized by ethylene oxide. Quantity: 500 pcs. Cat.No 300252

Amies medium is a further modification of Stuart medium. The glycerophosphate is replaced by an inorganic phosphate and methylene blue by pharmacological charcoal. Calcium and magnesium are also added , thus maintaining the permeability of the bacterial cell.This medium supports the viability of organisms such as Trichonomas sp., Neisseira sp., Haemophilus sp, Corynebacteria, streptococci, etc. for up to 3 days, although the recovery of microorganisms is better if cultured in the first 24 hours. Тransport swabs without charcoal.Expiry date: 30 months after sterilization date. Quantity: 100 pcs.Cat. number: 230397

The modified Stuart medium allows the conservation and transport of a large number of pathological microorganisms, such as Neisseria gonorrhoeae , Heamophilus influenzae, Corynebacterium diphteriae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Streptococcus sp., Salmonella sp., etc.The more fastidious organism will remain viable for up to 24 hours and other for several days. The medium is reduced due to the presence of thioglycolate wich limits the enzymatic reactions of the bacteria. The multiplication of the bacteria is prevented due to the lack of nitrogen in the media. Swabs are sterilized by irradiation. Dimensions of the peel-pack : 38 x 210 mm. Expiry date : 30 months from sterilization date. Quantity: 100 бр. Cat. number: 300295