- Sterile, nylon-flocked collection swabs designed for sample gathering and validated across multiple point-of-care testing systems
Uses
- Specimen Collection:
- Specifically used by healthcare personnel to collect respiratory nasopharyngeal (NP) specimens from symptomatic individuals
- Respiratory Testing Integration:
- Serves as the primary sample collection component for running QuickVue Influenza A+B Tests, QuickVue RSV assays, and Sofia Influenza A+B Fluorescent Immunoassays
- Viral Pathogen Screening:
- Used to secure clinical samples to rule out or diagnose seasonal viral respiratory infections
Features
- Nylon Flocked Tip:
- Employs a patented flocking technique where perpendicular nylon fibers create an absorbent, high-surface-area tip
- Sterile & Individually Pouched:
- Every swab is wrapped individually to prevent cross-contamination and protect sample integrity prior to use
- Cross-Platform Compatibility:
- Officially validated for use with both visual rapid test strips (QuickVue) and instrument-read assays (Sofia)
- High-Volume Packaging:
- Distributed in bulk packs containing 100 sterile swabs per box
- Safe Design:
- Made without natural rubber latex to avoid allergic reactions in sensitive patients
Benefits
- Superior Sample Recovery:
- The flocked nylon tip absorbs and releases up to twice as many infected cells compared to traditional cotton or mattress-style wrapped swabs. this maximizes sample yield and drastically reduces the incidence of "Quantity Not Sufficient" (QNS) rejected samples
- Enhanced Patient Comfort:
- Features a highly flexible, slim plastic shaft designed to comfortably follow the anatomical contours of the nasal passage to the nasopharynx
- Dual-Testing Efficiency:
- Allows clinical staff to collect a single nasopharyngeal sample from a patient and split or utilize it to run both Influenza and RSV tests concurrently
- Cost-Effective Refills:
- Enables medical practices, emergency rooms, and pediatric centers to replenish high-use collection components without purchasing expensive, complete rapid diagnostic kits
