TRANSWAB Amies Charcoal theatre pack is used in operating theatres for sample collection. It is a single swab with a rayon bud type. It is available with gel media with charcoal. Charcoal is needed to neutralise bacterial toxins and other inhibitory substances.
It is used for the recovery of aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious organisms. TRANSWAB® Gel Amies with charcoal is available with a rayon bud type.
All TRANSWAB® products comply with the CLSI standard M40-A2. This standard is for the Quality Control of Microbiology Specimen Transport Devices.
Recommended applications
Use in operating theatre for specimen collection
Features
TRANSWAB® medium (Amies) for recovery of aerobes, anaerobes and fastidious organisms
Rayon bud (open weave for optimum release of microorganisms)
Low bioburden
Benefits
Same superb performance as TRANSWAB® especially packed for use in theatres
Triple wrapping ensures sterile handling
No special storage requirements for convenience of handling and use