The Evolution of Flocked Swab Technology
Puritan Opti-Swab® Liquid Amies and Fecal Opti-Swab collection and transport systems—combined with proprietary HydraFlock® swabs—provide high performance and ensure ease of use in the collection and transport of microbiology specimens.
High performance
- Purity of swab fibers for complete fluid absorption
- Proprietary HydraFlock swab technology for more rapid elution and maximal sample preservation1
- Higher bacterial recovery rate compared to conventional swabs
- Higher colony counts2
- Maintained viability of organisms over time during transport3
- Reliable, consistent performance with no interference with Gram staining4
- Better recovery of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria5
Ease of use
- Convenient, simple packaging design, with the tube and swab packaged together
- Leak-proof self-centering cap for easy swab removal for all swab types
- Variety of handle and tip configurations that pair well with many collection sites
- Simple transportation due to the tube’s small size, room temperature storage and lack of leaking