ESwab - How To Use

How to Use the ESwab

How the Cap Captures the Broken Swab Applicator

In the testing laboratory, the ESwab cap is unscrewed and removed, the swab applicator stick is securely attached to the cap. This feature allows the operator to conveniently remove the swab and perform various microbiology analyses using the tube cap as a handle to hold and manipulate the swab. Due to the flexibility of the shaft of the pernasal swabs (482C), the capture cap feature is not applicable, as the broken applicator may not firmly fit into the cap.

 

Collection Swab Breakpoint

The swab applicator shaft is broken
off at the colored breakpoint
indication line into the ESwab
tube of transport medium.

 

 

Note: Other ESwab product codes are available for the use with automated streaking systems for culture

COPAN Flocked Swabs: Worldwide Patent No. WO # 2004/086979, European Patent # 1608268, Canadian Patent # 2515205, U.S. Patent Pending