An Example of Sample Collection

Step 1:
Liquid secretions are rapidly absorbed between the perpendicular fibers by capillary action.

Step 2:
Rotate the swab two to three times and hold the swab in place for 5 seconds to ensure maximum absorbency.

Strong capillary hydraulics between the strands of Nylon maximizes liquid sample collection.

Step 3:
Put the swab in the transport medium and break the shaft at the painted breakpoint.

Sample elutes automatically and rapidly because it is held very close to the surface in a totally open structure. This does not hinder the flow dynamics, so the entire sample is released.