BD 220105 - Culture Swab with Liquid Amies Transport Medium, Sterile

BD 220105 - Culture Swab with Liquid Amies Transport Medium, Sterile

TheBD 220105 Culture SwabwithLiquid Amies transport mediumis a sterile, high-quality specimen collection system designed for the safe and effective transport of clinical microbiology samples. Featuring arayon-tipped swaband a self-containedliquid Amies medium tube, this system helps preserve the viability of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria during transit to the laboratory. It is ideal for routine culture collection in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.

Key Benefits:

• Includes asterile rayon-tipped swabfor efficient specimen collection from various anatomical sites

• Liquid Amies mediumhelps maintain organism viability for extended periods

• Suitable foraerobic and anaerobic bacterial recovery

• Minimizes overgrowth and organism die-off during transportation

• Easy-to-use design for quick and reliable sample handling

• Supports a wide range ofmicrobial culture tests, reducing the need for repeat sampling

Compatibility and Applications:

• Compatible with:

  • Clinical microbiology lab protocols

  • Automated specimen processors and manual plating techniques

• Ideal for collection from:

  • Wounds, throat, nasal passages, urogenital areas, and other body sites

• Common settings:

  • Hospitals, urgent care centers, outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs, and public health facilities

Usage Guidelines:

• Use standard sterile technique to collect the specimen using the provided swab

• Insert the swab into theliquid Amies medium tubeand break at the scored breakpoint

• Securely cap the tube and label according to lab protocol

• Transport to the laboratory within the recommended time window, typicallywithin 2448 hours

• Follow institutional and CDC guidelines for sample handling and storage

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals:

• FDA-clearedfor in vitro diagnostic use

• Manufactured in compliance withISO 13485 quality management standards

• CE Marked for global distribution

• Sterility assurance and quality control maintained through rigorous testing

Comparison with Competitor Products:

• Superior organism recovery compared to dry swabs or gels

• Liquid Amiesoffers a longer sample viability window vs. traditional semi-solid media

• Engineered byBD, a trusted name in microbiological diagnostics

• Better transport fluid stability for demanding or delayed lab submission scenarios

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios:

• Used by:

  • Nurses, physicians, clinical lab technicians, and infection control teams

• Typical use cases:

  • Wound cultures to detect bacterial infections

  • Pre-operative site sampling

  • Throat or nasal swabs for pathogen screening

  • STI-related urogenital culture collection

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance:

• Always verify expiration date and ensure sterile packaging integrity

• Collect samples before antibiotic administration when possible

• Avoid contamination during collection and tube handling

• Store and transport samples per manufacturer instructions (usually at room temperature or 225C)

• Do not reuse or attempt to sterilize the swab system

Regulatory and Safety Information:

• Forin vitro diagnostic use only

• Single-use only; discard after sample collection

• Must be handled and disposed of according tobiohazard waste protocols

• Labeled with expiration date and lot number for full traceability

How to Order:
To purchase theBD 220105 Culture Swab with Liquid Amies,

• ClickAdd to Cartto proceed with a secure order via CIA Medical.

• For volume pricing, laboratory integration, or clinical inquiries, call(312) 275-5850or reach out using the contact form on this page.