BD 220093 - CultureSwab Amies Liquid Specimen Collection and Transport System, Rayon Single Swab, Sterile, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

BD 220093 - CultureSwab Amies Liquid Specimen Collection and Transport System, Rayon Single Swab, Sterile, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

The BD 220093 CultureSwab Amies Liquid, Rayon, Single Swab is a sterile specimen collection and transport system designed for professional microbiology workflows. It is used to collect, transport, and help preserve clinical specimens for bacteriological examination until they can be processed by the laboratory.

This system includes Liquid Amies transport medium and a single nontoxic rayon-tipped swab with a 5.25 inch shaft. Fisher Scientific lists the BD BBL CultureSwab Liquid Amies Single Swab as including a round-bottom tube, security cap for a water-tight seal, preattached label, and tamper-evident seal. It is intended for the collection and transport of aerobes. ([fishersci.ca](https://www.fishersci.ca/shop/products/bd-bbl-cultureswab-transport-systems-liquid-amies-single-swab-1/B4320093))

The BD CultureSwab platform helps clinicians and laboratory teams standardize specimen handling from the point of collection to the testing site. BD states that CultureSwab and CultureSwab Plus systems help collect and transport aerobes and anaerobes, with multiple configurations available using liquid Stuart or liquid Amies media.

Key Benefits

• Liquid Amies medium supports transport and preservation of compatible clinical specimens for bacteriological examination.
• Rayon-tipped single swab supports routine clinical specimen collection workflows.
• 5.25 inch shaft provides a practical length for common specimen collection sites.
• Round-bottom tube supports secure containment during transport to the laboratory.
• Security cap helps create a water-tight seal and supports safer transport handling.
• Tamper-evident seal helps support sample integrity and chain-of-custody awareness.
• Preattached label supports accurate specimen identification, lot tracking, and documentation.
• Sterile format supports safe clinical use when handled according to aseptic technique.
• 50 per pack packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, and high-volume collection areas. ([primedentalsupply.com](https://www.primedentalsupply.com/bd-cultureswabtm-amies-liquid-rayon-single-swabs-50-pk-220093))

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220093 is designed for clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport workflows. It is compatible with laboratory protocols that accept Liquid Amies transport systems and rayon single swabs for bacteriological specimen handling.

This product is commonly used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, physician offices, dental practices, diagnostic laboratories, womens health clinics, wound care facilities, and other healthcare environments where specimens must be collected and transported to a laboratory for organism recovery.

Fisher Scientific identifies the application as collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens for bacteriological examination. Supplier documentation also lists common use sites such as throat, vaginal, skin, and wound specimens. ([fishersci.ca](https://www.fishersci.ca/shop/products/bd-bbl-cultureswab-transport-systems-liquid-amies-single-swab-1/B4320093))

Usage Guidelines

• Inspect the package before use and do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged, opened, expired, or compromised.
• Confirm that Liquid Amies medium and a rayon single swab are appropriate for the ordered test and laboratory protocol.
• Use aseptic technique and follow facility procedures for patient identification, collection site preparation, specimen collection, labeling, and transport.
• Collect the specimen from the correct anatomical site according to the ordered test and laboratory instructions.
• Avoid touching the swab tip or allowing it to contact non-target surfaces before or after collection.
• Place the swab into the transport tube immediately after collection and secure the cap fully.
• Label the specimen with required patient identifiers, collection site, collection date and time, and other facility-required information.
• Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory under the required time and temperature conditions.
• Dispose of used or contaminated materials according to facility biohazard and infection control procedures.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

The BD 220093 is supplied as a sterile specimen collection and transport system for professional laboratory and clinical use. Fisher Scientific lists the product type as a collection and transport system, format as liquid, media type as Liquid Amies, swab configuration as single applicator, and intended application as collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens for bacteriological examination. ([fishersci.ca](https://www.fishersci.ca/shop/products/bd-bbl-cultureswab-transport-systems-liquid-amies-single-swab-1/B4320093))

Prime Dental Supply lists BD 220093 as BD CultureSwab Amies Liquid, Rayon, Single Swabs, 50 per pack, and describes the product as having a patented tube design with tamper-evident seal and double-action security cap. ([primedentalsupply.com](https://www.primedentalsupply.com/bd-cultureswabtm-amies-liquid-rayon-single-swabs-50-pk-220093)) Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, instructions for use, expiration dating, storage requirements, lot information, and regulatory status directly through BD, CIA Medical, or an authorized distributor before clinical implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

The BD 220093 is best compared with specimen collection and transport systems from manufacturers such as Copan, Puritan, Hardy Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher, and other microbiology collection suppliers. Compared with dry swabs, the BD 220093 includes Liquid Amies transport medium, helping preserve compatible specimens during transport to the laboratory.

Compared with flocked swab systems, this product uses a traditional rayon-tipped swab, which may be preferred in laboratories that standardize around rayon swabs for certain bacteriology workflows. Compared with double-swab configurations, the single-swab format provides a simpler collection system for tests that require only one specimen applicator.

Compared with charcoal Amies systems, BD 220093 uses Liquid Amies without charcoal, making it suitable for workflows where liquid transport medium is preferred. Facilities should select the appropriate transport system based on the specimen source, organism target, laboratory method, and test manufacturer requirements.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of the BD 220093 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, dental professionals, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, wound care clinicians, womens health clinicians, urgent care teams, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for specimen collection and transport.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring sterile swab collection, secure transport, and compatibility with bacteriological culture workflows. Common use cases include throat swab collection, wound swab collection, skin specimen collection, vaginal specimen collection where appropriate, and other approved collection scenarios that match Liquid Amies rayon single-swab transport requirements.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product according to manufacturer and facility storage requirements.
• Rotate inventory by expiration date to avoid use of expired collection systems.
• Keep swabs in original sterile packaging until ready for specimen collection.
• Confirm with the laboratory whether Liquid Amies and rayon swab format are appropriate for the ordered test.
• Do not use the swab if the tube is leaking, the cap does not secure properly, or the transport medium appears compromised.
• Collect an adequate specimen according to laboratory procedure and avoid contamination from adjacent tissue or surfaces.
• Secure the cap fully after collection to help prevent leakage or specimen drying.
• Send specimens to the laboratory promptly and document collection details accurately.
• Train staff on correct specimen collection technique because poor collection can affect test quality even when the transport device is appropriate.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 220093 is intended for professional clinical specimen collection and transport use. It should be used only by trained personnel following manufacturer instructions, laboratory requirements, infection control procedures, and facility policy.

Do not use the product if packaging is damaged, if the device is expired, if the transport medium appears compromised, if the cap does not close properly, or if the configuration does not match the ordered test. Clinical specimens should be treated as potentially infectious and handled with appropriate personal protective equipment, biohazard precautions, and regulated medical waste procedures.

How to Order

Select the BD 220093 CultureSwab Amies Liquid, Rayon, Single Swabs and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, availability confirmation, temperature-sensitive shipping questions, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.