Environmental Sample Collection Device
Q-Swab is a ready-to-use sample collection and delivery device for environmental surface sampling. Simply collect an environmental sample and snap the bulb at the top of the device to release 1 mL of media into the sample. The media neutralizes residual sanitizers and facilitates recovery of bacteria*. A variety of different medias are available depending on bacteria of concern. After activation, the sample is ready to be poured onto sample-ready media film or streaked onto plates for culturing. Q-Swab can be used either wet or dry to sample surfaces.
*Only Letheen media neutralizes residual sanitizers.
Key Benefits
All-in-One
Sample Collection System
Wet or Dry
Surface Compatible
Ready-to-use
Cost-effective
100% Recyclable
All-in-one Sample Collection for Agar Plates
Q-Swab combines all the elements of traditional sample collection into one modern, convenient device. By eliminating sponges, bags, and pipettes, Q-Swab minimizes materials and labor. With common broth options, Q-Swab is a perfect sample collection solution. Q-Swab contains the perfect amount of media to rehydrate one agar plate or dehydrated media film without any waste. For sample collection and dilution devices with larger volumes, see Transport Swab.
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How to Use
Q-Swab Sample Collection Device
- Aseptically filled and gamma-irradiated
- All-in-one sample collection system
- 1 mL fill of broth – perfectly hydrates 1 dried media film plate
- Q-Swab (Letheen Broth) devices do not contain bisulfites. They do contain other ingredients like lecithin that neutralizes certain quaternary ammonium compounds (sanitizers) and Tween® 80 that also neutralizes phenolic disinfectants.
| Catalog No. | D-Code | Description | Quantity | Contact Sales |
| QS1000 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Buffered Peptone Water | 250 | Learn More | |
| QS1200 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Letheen | 250 | Learn More |
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