FLOQSwabs®: Flocked Swabs Brochure

A FLOQSwabs^®-focused look at Copan’s flocked swab technology, highlighting efficient sample uptake and release, improved pathogen recovery, expanded testing capabilities, patient-friendly collection, molded breakpoints, and multiple collection formats.

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  Patented flocked swab technology: FLOQSwabs^® are Copan-invented flocked swabs designed to improve capture and release of the target analyte for clinical specimen collection workflows.
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  Improved sample uptake and release: The flocked fiber structure supports efficient specimen collection and elution compared with traditional fiber swabs.
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  Expanded testing capabilities: FLOQSwabs^® support a wide range of collection workflows, helping laboratories collect specimens for traditional and contemporary microbiology applications.
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  Patient-friendly collection: FLOQSwabs^® feature an ergonomic and anatomic design with a soft, brush-like texture designed to support patient comfort during collection.
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  Molded breakpoint options: Safe and convenient molded breakpoints help simplify collection, transport, and downstream workflow handling.
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  Multiple collection formats: FLOQSwabs^® are available with various tip sizes and breakpoints for sampling sites such as nasopharyngeal, nasal, mid-turbinate, throat, oropharyngeal, buccal, skin, and surface sampling.
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  Foundation for Copan collection systems: FLOQSwabs^® technology powers many Copan collection and transport workflows, including ESwab^®, UTM^®, and FecalSwab^®.

●  Sample uptake
●  Sample release
●  Patient comfort
●  Collection formats

Brochure context: This page highlights FLOQSwabs^® sections most relevant to flocked swab technology, sample uptake and release, patient-friendly collection, and clinical specimen workflows.

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