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A dual-swab specimen collection and preservation kit, it is used in point-of-care (POC) medical settings to gather samples for rapid reproductive and gynecological testing, working directly alongside the OSOM® Trichomonas Rapid Test and the OSOM® BVBLUE® Test
Uses
- Dual-Target Specimen Collection:
- Designed for the simultaneous or selective collection of vaginal swab specimens from patients showing symptoms of vaginitis or vaginosis
- Sample Preservation and Transport:
- Holds and maintains the biological integrity of the collected sample as it moves from the patient examination room to the clinical laboratory
- Rapid Assay Diagnostic Pairing:
- Functions as the primary sample feed system to test for Trichomonas vaginalis parasites and bacterial vaginosis (BV) markers
Features
- Dual-Swab Configuration:
- Every individual transport tube setup contains two distinct, specialized swabs:
- (1) Sterile Rayon Swab: Specifically optimized for pairing with the OSOM® Trichomonas Rapid Test
- (1) Sterile Cotton Swab: Specifically optimized for pairing with the OSOM® BVBLUE® Test
- Sterile Transport Tube:
- Features a secure-cap tube that isolates the swabs, preventing cross-contamination and keeping the sample stable without drying out
- Bulk Medical Packaging:
- Shipped in a commercial volume of 50 sets per box, with 10 boxes per case (500 total transport systems per case) to fit heavy clinical ordering patterns
- Ambient Temperature Storage:
- Does not require refrigeration or cold-chain logistics to remain stable, saving space in standard clinical supply cabinets
Benefits
- Two-in-One Efficiency:
- Providing both a rayon and a cotton swab in a single tube means a clinician only needs to open one package to collect samples for both Trichomonas and BV, this speeds up the examination process and minimizes patient discomfort
- Protects Sample Accuracy:
- The sterile environment prevents background microbes or contaminants from altering the patient's sample matrix, this directly lowers the risk of false negatives
- Seamless Testing Integration:
- Since the swabs are matched precisely to the OSOM® point-of-care test kits, they eliminate chemical interference or material degradation issues caused by generic, non-validated third-party swabs
- Lower Operational Costs:
- Buying in bulk cases reduces per-unit costs, while ambient storage removes the expense and hassle of dedicated medical refrigeration
