BD 220105 - Culture Swab with Liquid Amies Transport Medium, Sterile, 50/BX

BD 220105 - Culture Swab with Liquid Amies Transport Medium, Sterile, 50/BX

The BD 220105 Culture Swab with Liquid Amies transport medium is a sterile, high-quality specimen collection system designed for the safe and effective transport of clinical microbiology samples. Featuring a rayon-tipped swab and a self-contained liquid 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 a sterile rayon-tipped swab for efficient specimen collection from various anatomical sites

• Liquid Amies medium helps maintain organism viability for extended periods

• Suitable for aerobic 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 of microbial 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 the liquid Amies medium tube and break at the scored breakpoint

• Securely cap the tube and label according to lab protocol

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

• Follow institutional and CDC guidelines for sample handling and storage

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals:

• FDA-cleared for in vitro diagnostic use

• Manufactured in compliance with ISO 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 Amies offers a longer sample viability window vs. traditional semi-solid media

• Engineered by BD, 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:

• For in vitro diagnostic use only

• Single-use only; discard after sample collection

• Must be handled and disposed of according to biohazard waste protocols

• Labeled with expiration date and lot number for full traceability

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

• Click Add to Cart to proceed with a secure order via CIA Medical.

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