FecalSwab®: Liquid Based Microbiology Brochure

A FecalSwab®-focused look inside Copan’s Liquid Based Microbiology brochure, covering stool and rectal sample collection, Cary-Blair transport, enteric pathogen workflows, molecular assay compatibility, and automation-ready specimen processing.

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What's inside

A FecalSwab^®-focused look inside Copan’s Liquid Based Microbiology brochure, highlighting liquid-based fecal specimen collection, Cary-Blair transport, stool and rectal sampling workflows, enteric pathogen recovery, molecular assay compatibility, and automation-ready specimen processing.

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Liquid-based fecal sample collection: FecalSwab^® pairs FLOQSwabs^® technology with 2 mL of Cary-Blair medium to convert stool or rectal swab specimens into a standardized liquid format.
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FDA-cleared enteric pathogen workflows: Designed for collection and transport of fecal specimens for enteric bacteria and virus recovery by culture.
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Molecular assay compatibility: Supports molecular gastrointestinal testing workflows where Cary-Blair transport is specified in the assay package insert, including cleared use with select BD MAX™ Enteric panels.
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Cleaner workflow than bulk containers: Compact tubes help reduce messy handling, shipping bulk, and processing complexity compared with traditional fecal containers.
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Stool and rectal sampling flexibility: Supports transfer from bulk stool specimens or direct rectal swab collection, helping laboratories adapt collection to patient and workflow needs.
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Pediatric collection support: Rectal swab collection can simplify pediatric specimen collection when waiting for a stool specimen or collecting from diapers creates workflow challenges.
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Automation-ready specimen processing: Liquid-format stool specimens help support standardized downstream handling on automated specimen processors and liquid-handling pipettors.

● Cary-Blair transport
● Molecular workflows
● Stool & rectal sampling
● Automation readiness

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Broader LBM context: The full brochure also connects FecalSwab^® to Copan’s broader Liquid Based Microbiology approach, including ESwab^®, SnotBuster™, UriSponge^®, and 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.

Additional resources

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Product resources

FecalSwab^® Product Page

Explore FecalSwab^® collection, transport, and preservation for enteric pathogen workflows, including stool and rectal swab collection options.

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FecalSwab^® FAQ

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Collection guidance

Stool Collection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for stool sample collection using FecalSwab^®.

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Rectal Collection Guide

Step-by-step instructions for rectal sample collection using FecalSwab^®.

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Technical documentation

FecalSwab^® Package Insert

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Related evidence

FecalSwab^® and Molecular Testing

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