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
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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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