Product details
The BD CultureSwab™ Plus Amies Gel with Charcoal, Single Swab is designed for the collection and transport of clinical specimens for microbiological examination. The Amies gel transport medium with charcoal helps maintain organism viability during transport while neutralizing fatty acids and toxic by-products that may inhibit bacterial survival.
The charcoal formulation is particularly beneficial for preserving fastidious organisms, supporting more reliable recovery during laboratory testing. Each unit includes a sterile swab and transport tube, providing a convenient, ready-to-use solution for routine clinical specimen collection.
Commonly used in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and diagnostic laboratories, BD CultureSwab Plus systems are trusted for consistent performance, specimen integrity, and compliance with standard microbiology protocols.
Key Features:
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Single sterile swab with Amies gel transport medium
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Charcoal formulation helps preserve fastidious organisms
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Maintains specimen viability during transport
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Helps neutralize inhibitory substances
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Ready-to-use transport system
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Suitable for routine microbiological specimen collection
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Ideal for hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories
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Trusted BD CultureSwab™ quality
BD CultureSwab™ and BD CultureSwab™ Plus collection and transport systems help collect and transport aerobes and anaerobes. Numerous published studies have shown that compared to other options, BD CultureSwab swabs provide enhanced performance for microorganism recovery.1–3
