microRheologics - Nylon Flocked Swabs

Copan flockedSWABS have no internal mattress core to disperse and entrap the precious sample like traditional fiber wound swabs. In stark contrast the entire sample stays close to the surface for fast and complete elution.

Perpendicular Nylon fibers act like soft brush and allow improved collection of cell samples. Capillary action between the Nylon fiber strands facilitates strong hydraulic uptake of liquid samples. Sample stays close to the surface allowing easier elution.

Spray-on Nylon - short perpendicular fiber strands create an absorbent thin layer open structure

Patient friendly - multiple engineered designs and a custom swab fabrication program maximizes patient comfort and drives proficiency of analyte collection

High liquid absorbency - strong capillary hydraulics between the strands of nylon draws up maximum liquid sample

Solid and semi-solid recovery - velvet brush-like texture of flocked nylon helps dislodge, collect and transfer solid and semi-solid materials

Rapid automatic elution - liquid and solid specimen sample is held close to the surface between the nylon strands and spontaneously drains when placed in liquid or onto solid media

Entire sample released - no sample entrapment because there is no internal mattress core like traditional fiber wound swabs which disperses and ensnares the sample

Quantitative - measurable and consistent sample volume transfer from patient to test tube offering potential for improved test sensitivity

Copan flockedSWABS are Patented Worldwide WO 2004/086979

Kit manufacturers, please contact: infoeurope@microrheologics.com