BD 220148 - CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Swab Collection and Transport System Double Polyester, 50/PK

BD 220148 - CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Swab Collection and Transport System Double Polyester, 50/PK

The BD 220148 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Swab Collection and Transport System is a sterile, ready-to-use specimen collection solution designed to preserve bacterial viability from the point of collection through laboratory processing. Manufactured by Becton, Dickinson and Company, this system uses Liquid Stuart transport medium to maintain organism integrity without promoting overgrowth.

The double polyester swab configuration provides flexibility for multiple tests or repeat sampling from a single collection event, supporting accurate microbiological analysis while streamlining clinical workflows.

Key Benefits

Liquid Stuart medium helps maintain specimen viability during transport, supporting reliable culture results and reducing false negatives due to organism degradation. The double polyester swabs offer consistent sample uptake and release, improving collection efficiency and diagnostic confidence.

Sterile, single-use construction supports infection control and minimizes contamination risk. The systems ready-to-use format reduces preparation time and standardizes specimen handling across care settings.

Compatibility and Applications

The BD 220148 CultureSwab system is compatible with routine microbiology laboratory workflows and standard culture processing techniques. It integrates easily into existing specimen collection protocols without requiring additional accessories.

Common applications include collection and transport of specimens for aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacterial culture from wound sites, skin, throat, nasal passages, and other anatomical locations as indicated by clinical protocol. It is widely used in hospitals, outpatient clinics, physician offices, urgent care centers, and reference laboratories.

Usage Guidelines

Specimens should be collected using aseptic technique and the swab immediately placed into the Liquid Stuart transport medium. The tube should be securely capped and labeled according to institutional policy.

Samples should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible, following recommended time and temperature guidelines to ensure optimal organism recovery.

Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals

The BD 220148 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart system is manufactured under quality management systems aligned with FDA medical device regulations and internationally recognized manufacturing standards. These controls ensure sterility, medium consistency, and container integrity.

Regulatory compliance supports use in regulated clinical and laboratory environments across the United States.

Comparison with Competitor Products

Compared with dry swabs or less-stabilizing transport systems, the BD CultureSwab Liquid Stuart medium provides improved organism preservation during transit. While some competitor systems use alternative media, BD CultureSwab products are widely trusted for consistent performance, reliable recovery rates, and compatibility with standard laboratory methods.

Healthcare facilities often select BD CultureSwab systems to support standardized specimen quality and dependable diagnostic outcomes.

Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios

Typical users include nurses, medical assistants, physicians, laboratory technicians, and trained healthcare professionals responsible for specimen collection and handling.

The system is particularly effective in hospitals, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, long-term care facilities, and public health screening programs where accurate microbiological diagnosis is essential.

Best Practices for Use and Maintenance

Best practice includes verifying specimen site suitability, using proper aseptic technique, and ensuring prompt placement of the swab into transport medium. Accurate labeling and timely transport help maintain specimen integrity.

As a single-use diagnostic device, no maintenance is required. Used components should be disposed of according to biohazard waste protocols after laboratory processing.

Regulatory and Safety Information

The BD 220148 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Swab Collection and Transport System is classified as a regulated medical device and complies with applicable FDA requirements. Its design supports adherence to clinical laboratory standards and institutional infection control policies.

Proper handling, transport, and disposal help ensure safe, compliant use and reliable microbiological results.

How to Order

The BD 220148 CultureSwab Liquid Stuart Swab Collection and Transport System Double Polyester is available through the CIA Medical website. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process.

For bulk purchasing, laboratory contracts, or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at 312 275 5850 or use the contact form available on this page for prompt support.