Cytology Brush / Culture Swab Combo, Double-Guarded ( Bag of 25 )

There are various methods and instruments used to culture the uterus of any large animal. The uterine culture swab is made of calcium alginate and is used primarily in equine, however is effective in all species. Calcium alginate is a special medical grade media which is soluble in body fluids. It minimizes the risk of reddening or irritation during the collection process that may be caused by the fiber particles in other culture swabs. The swab stick is designed to minimize head loss or stick breakage in the uterus. Guarded swabs have a secure scored cap or outer body that has a secondary rigid tube within the primary shaft which protects the inner swab and shaft. All swabs are single use items, individually packaged and gamma irradiated or EtO exposed.

• 30” swab is single-guarded by the capped outer tube
• Calcium alginate fiber head for low pathogen toxicity
• Swab length is easily reduced for transport and plating
• Once swab is extended, the hinged cap may also be used for sample collection
• Single use item