Copan M40 Transystem™, Amies Gel w/o Charcoal

Plastic applicator, regular rayon tip m40 Amies gel without charcoal 400 pieces: 8 vipaks of 50 pieces Sample sites: mouth, throat, vagina, wounds Traditional swabs to collect and transport aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and viruses. M40 Transystem™ are compliant with the CLSI M40-A standard. M40 Transystem™ applicator swabs are manufactured using a unique bio-treatment process together with a careful selection of glue and binding agents, maximizing organism survival on the swab and subsequent release into the test platform or culture media. One device for many uses Transystem™ maintains the viability of the following organisms for 24 hours at both room and refrigerated temperature: aerobic and Anaerobic organisms – including Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Coxsackie virus B4, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus, and Chlamydia trachomatis. Bacterial transport basics A simple, low bioburden, device for every investigation. Just uncap, collect and recap the tube! Unique Product Design The Venturi unique “hourglass” design eliminates air pockets - harmful to anaerobe bacteria - preventing dehydration and breakdown of the gel column. Moreover, the plastic barrier and the VI-PAK metallic foil block oxygen entry, preventing unwanted oxidation of the transport medium. Fields of Application Respiratory Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Cutaneous Infections Genetics & Microbiome Transystem™ Performance Copan Transystem™ is able to maintain the viability of the following organisms for 24 hours at both room temperature (20-24°C) and in the refrigerator (2-8°C): Please note: refrigerated transport always gives better results than room temperature transport. Aerobic and Anaerobic organisms including Neisseria gonorrhoeae Coxsackie virus B4, Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2, Influenza A, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Varicella Zoster Virus Chlamydia trachomatis Handling and Processing Samples collected with Copan Transystem™ are suitable for viral culture, bacterial culture of anaerobes, aerobes and fastidious organisms, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia culture. Scientific literature reports sample collection and transport with Transystem prior to: Molecular-based assays Bacterial culture