BD 220132 - CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Specimen Collection and Transport System, Regular Aluminum Wire, Single Swab, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

BD 220132 - CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Specimen Collection and Transport System, Regular Aluminum Wire, Single Swab, 50/PK (Temp Sensitive; Non-Returnable) (Continental US Only)

The BD 220132 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart, Regular Aluminum Wire, Single Swab is a professional specimen collection and transport system designed for clinical microbiology workflows. It supports the collection, transport, and preservation of compatible clinical specimens for bacteriological examination before laboratory processing.

This configuration includes Liquid Stuart transport medium, a single rayon-tipped swab, a regular aluminum wire shaft, and a 5.25 inch length. Fisher Scientific identifies the BD BBL CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Regular Aluminum Wire system as a collection and transport system with Liquid Stuart medium, single applicator swab configuration, aluminum wire shaft, rayon tip, 5.25 inch length, 50 per pack quantity, and storage requirements of 5C to 25C. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

The regular aluminum wire shaft provides controlled handling for collection sites where a wire-based applicator is preferred. The self-contained tube, swab, and transport medium format helps healthcare professionals collect specimens efficiently and transport them securely to the laboratory according to facility and test requirements.

Key Benefits

• Liquid Stuart medium supports the transport and preservation of compatible bacteriology specimens.
• Regular aluminum wire shaft provides controlled positioning during specimen collection.
• Single-swab format supports straightforward collection workflows when one applicator is required.
• Rayon-tipped swab supports routine microbiology specimen collection applications.
• 5.25 inch length provides practical reach for compatible collection sites. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Round-bottom tube helps contain the collected specimen during transport.
• Security cap supports a water-tight seal for safer specimen handling. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Preattached label and tamper-evident seal help support specimen identification and handling integrity. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• 50 per pack packaging supports inventory planning for clinics, laboratories, and high-volume collection areas. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220132 is intended for clinical microbiology specimen collection and transport workflows that accept Liquid Stuart medium and a regular aluminum wire single-swab format. It is not a stand-alone diagnostic test; it is a collection and transport device used before laboratory examination.

This product is commonly used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, diagnostic laboratories, physician offices, ENT practices, urology settings, wound care areas, and other healthcare environments where swab specimens must be collected and transported for bacteriological testing.

Typical applications may include compatible ear, nose, throat, wound, urogenital, and other bacteriology specimen collection workflows when ordered by a clinician and accepted by the receiving laboratory. The receiving laboratory should confirm that Liquid Stuart medium and the regular aluminum wire applicator are appropriate for the ordered test.

Usage Guidelines

• Inspect the package before use and do not use the swab if the package is damaged, opened, expired, or compromised.
• Confirm that Liquid Stuart medium and a regular aluminum wire 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 tube with all required patient identifiers, collection site, collection date and time, and facility-required documentation.
• Transport the specimen promptly to the laboratory under 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 220132 is supplied for professional specimen collection and transport use. Fisher Scientific lists the product type as a collection and transport system, format as liquid, media type as Liquid Stuart, swab configuration as single applicator, and application as collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens for bacteriological examination. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Distributor listings identify BD 220132 as CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Regular Aluminum Wire, 50 per pack, with continental US-only and drop-ship requirements depending on supplier availability. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Healthcare facilities should verify current product labeling, instructions for use, expiration dating, storage requirements, transport conditions, lot information, and regulatory status directly through BD, CIA Medical, or an authorized distributor before clinical implementation.

Comparison with Competitor Products

The BD 220132 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, this BD CultureSwab configuration includes Liquid Stuart transport medium to help preserve compatible specimens during transport.

Compared with BD 220129, which uses Liquid Amies with a regular aluminum wire shaft, BD 220132 uses Liquid Stuart medium. Compared with BD 220133, which uses Liquid Stuart with a soft aluminum wire shaft, BD 220132 uses a regular aluminum wire configuration. Compared with BD 220134, which uses Liquid Stuart with a flexible aluminum wire format, BD 220132 is better aligned with facilities that prefer a regular wire shaft. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Compared with CultureSwab Plus Amies gel systems, BD 220132 uses Liquid Stuart rather than gel-based Amies medium. Facilities should select the correct collection system based on specimen source, target organism, laboratory method, transport time, and test requirements.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

The typical users of the BD 220132 include nurses, physicians, medical assistants under supervision, laboratory technicians, microbiology staff, ENT clinicians, urology clinicians, wound care teams, urgent care staff, and other trained healthcare professionals responsible for specimen collection and transport.

This product is especially useful in clinical scenarios requiring Liquid Stuart transport medium, single-swab collection, and regular aluminum wire handling. Common use cases may include compatible ear, nose, throat, wound, urogenital, and other bacteriology specimens when clinically indicated and supported by laboratory protocol.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

• Store the product within the manufacturer-listed storage range of 5C to 25C unless current labeling states otherwise. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Rotate inventory by expiration date to avoid using expired collection systems.
• Keep swabs in original packaging until ready for specimen collection.
• Confirm with the laboratory that Liquid Stuart and regular aluminum wire swab format are appropriate for the ordered test.
• Do not use the device if the tube is leaking, the cap does not secure properly, or the transport medium appears compromised.
• Collect enough specimen material according to laboratory procedure while avoiding contamination from adjacent tissue or surfaces.
• Secure the cap fully after collection to help prevent leakage, drying, or transport failure.
• Send specimens to the laboratory promptly and document collection details accurately.
• Train staff on correct collection technique because poor specimen collection can affect test quality even when the transport system is appropriate.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 220132 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 220132 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Regular Aluminum Wire 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.