ESwab® Liquid Based Collection and Transport

Collection, Transport & Preservation for Aerobic, Anaerobic and Fastidious Bacteria

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Product Overview

Streamline clinical sampling with Copan's patented ESwab® kits, powered with innovative FLOQSwabs® technology. ESwab® combines a Copan-invented flocked swab with 1mL of Liquid Amies in a plastic, screw cap tube. The innovative system elutes over 90% of patient specimen into the liquid medium. The result is evidence-based, improved pathogen recovery, expanded testing capabilities, and better patient care. 

 

ESwab® Collection, Transport & Preservation System for Aerobic, Anaerobic and Fastidious Bacteria:

  • FDA-cleared for aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria
  • Multiple sample aliquots from one collection
  • 48-Hour organism viability at room or refrigerated temperature (N. gonorrhoeae survival 24 hours per CLSI standard)

Multiple investigations can be performed from the same ESwab® sample including:

  • Multiple culture plates
  • Molecular testing
  • Rapid antigen tests
  • Gram stains
  • Automation

ESwab® has been tested and validated in full compliance with CLSI M40-A2: Quality Control of Microbiological Transport System Standard.

Features

Superior Sample Collection

ESwab® kits contain FLOQSwabs® which have no internal core to trap the sample, allowing for rapid sample uptake and instantaneous elution of over 90% of the sample into the liquid medium.

FDA-Cleared

ESwab® is a collection and transport system FDA cleared for aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria, maintaining viability for up to 48 hours at room or refrigerator temperature [1]

Automation Ready

ESwab® samples are easily processed on automated specimen processors, and automatic pipettors minimizing manual handling and maximizing investment in automation.

Molecular Applications

ESwab® is validated for molecular and rapid antigen testing on an increasing number of manufacturers' platforms.

FDA-Cleared Collection and Transport

ESwab® has been tested and validated in full compliance with CLSI M40-A2: Quality Control of Microbiological Transport System Standard. The FDA-cleared collection and transport system is suitable for aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria maintaining viability for up to 48 hours at room or refrigerator temperature (Neisseria gonorrhoeae survival at 24 hours per CLSI standard).

Multiple Investigations From One ESwab® Sample

For laboratories, ESwab® provides a broad range of testing applications replacing the traditional practices requiring multiple swabs with just one ESwab® sample; thus eliminating costs associated with stocking numerous swab types. For patients, this means fewer samples need to be collected offering a more comfortable experience.

Multipurpose ESwab® Offers Exceptional Clinical Outcomes and Value

ESwab® provides aliquots for culture plates, molecular assays, rapid antigen tests, gram stains and more - revolutionizing efficiency with extended storage and seamless processing. Experience improved pathogen recovery, expanded testing capabilities, and better patient care in a single, versatile kit.

Better Diagnostics Begin with Better Specimen Collection!

The anatomically designed FLOQSwabs® within the ESwab® kit balance patient comfort while providing optimized sample collection and transport for improved assay sensitivity and expanded testing capabilities.

A Winning Combination

Paired with ESwab® transport media, FLOQSwabs® enable complete pathogen release and consistent, measurable volume for automated processors - easing collection, improving recovery and sensitivity across bacteriology and virology assays. 

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ESwab® Liquid Based Collection and Transport

Collection, Transport & Preservation for Aerobic, Anaerobic and Fastidious Bacteria

    Streamline clinical sampling with Copan's patented ESwab® kits, powered with innovative FLOQSwabs® technology. ESwab® combines a Copan-invented flocked swab with 1mL of Liquid Amies in a plastic, screw cap tube. The innovative system elutes over 90% of patient specimen into the liquid medium. The result is evidence-based, improved pathogen recovery, expanded testing capabilities, and better patient care. 

     

    ESwab® Collection, Transport & Preservation System for Aerobic, Anaerobic and Fastidious Bacteria:

    • FDA-cleared for aerobic, anaerobic and fastidious bacteria
    • Multiple sample aliquots from one collection
    • 48-Hour organism viability at room or refrigerated temperature (N. gonorrhoeae survival 24 hours per CLSI standard)

    Multiple investigations can be performed from the same ESwab® sample including:

    • Multiple culture plates
    • Molecular testing
    • Rapid antigen tests
    • Gram stains
    • Automation

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ESwab® 480C

Regular Flocked Swab w/ Liquid Amies Medium

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium
Swab: Nylon® Flocked Swab
Tip: Regular 
Breakpoint: 80mm
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: White Capture Cap

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile

50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

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ESwab® 481C

Minitip Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium
Swab: Nylon® Flocked Swab
Tip: Minitip
Breakpoint: 80mm 
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: Green Capture

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile

50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

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ESwab® 482C

Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium
Swab: Nylon® Flocked Swab
Tip: Flexible Minitip
Breakpoint: 80mm
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: Blue Non-Capture Cap

 

Individually Packaged, 
Sterile 50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

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ESwab® 486C

Regular Flocked and Rayon Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

Double Swab Kit;

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium; Dry Tube

Swabs: Nylon® Flocked Swab; Rayon Swab

Tips: Regular
Breakpoints: 80mm; No Breakpoint

Tubes: 12x80mm Tube w/ media.; Round Bottom w/o media

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile 
50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

Where to Order

ESwab® 480CFA

Regular Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium
Swab: Nylon® Flocked Swab
Tip: Minitip
Breakpoint: 80mm 
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: Purple Non-Capture

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile 
50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

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ESwab® 493C02

Two Regular Flocked Swabs with Liquid Amies Medium

Double Swab Kit;

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium

Swabs: 2 Nylon® Flocked Swabs

Tips: Regular
Breakpoints: 80mm; No Breakpoint

Cap: White Capture

Tube: 12x80mm Tube

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile 
50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

Where to Order

ESwab® 493C03

Three Regular Flocked Swabs with Liquid Amies Medium

Triple Swab Kit;

1 mL Liquid Amies Medium

Swabs: Nylon® Flocked Swabs

Tips: Regular
Breakpoints: One 80mm; Two No Breakpoint

Tubes: 12x80mm Tube w/ media; Round Bottom w/o media

Cap: White Capture

 

Individually Packaged, Sterile 
50/Pack; 10 Packs/Case

Where to Order
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Short Description

480C

Regular Flocked Swab w/ Liquid Amies Medium

481C

Minitip Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

482C

Flexible Minitip Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

486C

Regular Flocked and Rayon Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

480CFA

Regular Flocked Swab with Liquid Amies Medium

493C02

Two Regular Flocked Swabs with Liquid Amies Medium

493C03

Three Regular Flocked Swabs with Liquid Amies Medium

How To Use Copan's ESwab®

This video is intended for nurses, lab technicians, and other clinical staff, and provides simple step-by-step instructions for using Copan’s ESwab® for sample collection.

How to Plant and Streak Copan's ESwab®

This video demonstrates how to perform planting and streaking using Copan's ESwab® (Pipet planting and Streaking)

How to Use ESwab® w/ Applicator Breakpoint

Copan's new ESwab® plastic applicator material and new breaking technique video is a visual guide to demonstrate how to recognize the new material, and how to perform the new breaking technique.

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