ESwab®: Liquid Based Microbiology Brochure

An ESwab^®-focused look inside Copan’s Liquid Based Microbiology brochure, highlighting FLOQSwabs^® technology, 1 mL Liquid Amies medium, quantitative specimen collection, multi-purpose testing, assay compatibility, and automation-ready laboratory workflows.

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  Liquid-based collection and transport: ESwab^® pairs Copan FLOQSwabs^® technology with 1 mL of Liquid Amies medium in a plastic screw-cap tube for streamlined specimen collection and transport.
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  FDA-cleared bacterial workflows: ESwab^® is FDA-cleared for collection, transport, and preservation of aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria.
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  More specimen, more answers: ESwab^® elutes over 90% of the patient specimen into the Liquid Amies medium, supporting multiple investigations from one collection.
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  Multi-purpose testing support: Supports traditional bacteriology culture, Gram stains, rapid antigen tests, and molecular assays when compatibility is confirmed for the specific test system.
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  Organism viability: Maintains organism viability for up to 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature, with N. gonorrhoeae survival for 24 hours per CLSI standard.
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  Automation-ready specimen processing: ESwab^® liquid specimens are designed for automated specimen processors and liquid-handling pipettors, helping laboratories reduce manual handling and support automation workflows.
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  Swab format flexibility: Regular, minitip, and flexible minitip applicators support a broad range of collection sites, including nasal, throat, vaginal, rectal, wound, urogenital, pediatric, and nasopharyngeal collection.

●  Liquid Amies medium
●  Multi-purpose testing
●  Diagnostic consistency
●  Automation readiness

Broader LBM context: The full brochure also covers FecalSwab^®, SnotBuster™, and UriSponge^®, plus how Liquid Based Microbiology opens the door for automated specimen processing on WASP^®.

Important note: Always read the manufacturer’s package insert for specific instructions regarding specimen collection, transport, storage, and test compatibility. Specimen collection should be performed by trained healthcare personnel according to validated laboratory protocols. Product availability and regulatory approval may vary by country or region.