BD BBL CultureSwab Specimen Collection and Transport System

Features of BD CultureSwab Collection and Transport Systems

• BD BBL CultureSwab collection and transport systems are simple-to-use
• BBL CultureSwab is designed for optimal patient comfort during specimen collection
• Specimen Collection Devices provide maximum specimen protection and improved sample viability
• BBL CultureSwab collection and transport systems are made to specifically collect throat, wound, epidural, and vaginal specimens

What to buy with BD Swab-Based Specimen Collection

• McKesson Specimen Transport Bag With Document Pouch
• Bard Urine Specimen Kit
• McKesson Specimen Container With Screw Cap

CultureSwab Specimen Collection and Transport System FAQs

1. How long does a culture swab last?

Send fresh (non-preserved) specimens to the lab as soon as possible after collection. It lasts for 24 to 48 hours. The sample can't be contaminated with urine or toilet water.

2. How do you collect a specimen?

• Avoid patient identification mistakes.
• Use appropriate containers for collection.
• Draw the tubes in the right sequence.
• Mix all tubes ten times by gentle inversion immediately after collection.
• Decanting specimens from one container to another is not recommended.

3. What is a specimen collection swab?

A specimen collecting swab (collection swab) is a device used to collect a sample for medical testing, such as a virus sample.