Microbiology swab Transystem™

with transport mediumAmies

Our Transystem™ family comprises different media for the efficient and safe transport of many bacterial strains. Choose between liquid or solid Amies and Stuart medium for aerobic culture, rapid antigen, and molecular testing; opt for gel Cary-Blair medium – with or without charcoal – for aerobic and anaerobic cultures. M40 Transystem™ M40 Transystem™ are compliant with the CLSI M40-A standard and are available in Liquid Amies, Liquid Stuart and Amies Agar Gel with or without charcoal formulas. M40 Transystem™ applicator swabs are manufactured using a unique bio-treatment process together with a careful selection of glue and binding agents maximizing organism survival on the swab, and subsequent release into the test platform or culture media. Compatibility One device for many uses Transystem™ maintains the viability of the following organisms for 24 hours at both room and refrigerated temperature: aerobic and Anaerobic organisms – including Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Coxsackie virus B4, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, and Chlamydia trachomatis.