UriSponge® in 12x80 mm tube
Preservative: Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (boric acid-free)
Applicator: Plastic stick with dual hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges
Tip: Sponge with boric acid-free preservative
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: Yellow
Individually Packaged, Sterile
300 pieces (6 boxes of 50 pieces)
The device automatically maintains the optimal urine-to-preservative ratio, eliminating the need for precise filling and reducing specimen rejection rates.
UriSponge® preserves urine samples for up to 48 hours at room temperature or refrigerated, offering flexibility in transport and storage without the risk of bacterial overgrowth or sample degradation.
Reduces expenses and waste by eliminating additional consumables and simplifying collection with a quick dip-and-close method—no need for transfer devices or mixing.
Stool samples are easily processed on automated specimen processors, and automatic pipettors minimizing manual handling and mess and maximizing investment in automation.
UriSponge® is Copan’s FDA-cleared, innovative device for urine specimen collection, transport, and preservation, designed to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce safety risks, and maintain specimen integrity.
Using a boric acid-free preservative, UriSponge® ensures the stability of urine specimens for up to 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperatures. The dip-and-close design simplifies collection, reduces handling errors, and integrates seamlessly with both manual and automated laboratory workflows.
UriSponge® is commonly used for:
Routine Urine Cultures
Uropathogenic Bacteria and Yeast Cultures
General Urine Preservation for Diagnostics
UriSponge® is ideal for many clinical and laboratory applications, including:
Urine Cultures
Bacteriology Assays
General Urine Specimen Collection for Diagnostics
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Preservative: Sodium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (boric acid-free)
Applicator: Plastic stick with dual hydrophilic polyurethane foam sponges
Tip: Sponge with boric acid-free preservative
Tube: 12x80mm
Cap: Yellow
Individually Packaged, Sterile
300 pieces (6 boxes of 50 pieces)
Copan specializes in working with partners in assay manufacturing, microbiome research, at-home collection kit developers, and more to create customized swabs and kits, including filling tubes with custom reagents. Contact us today to speak to a knowledgeable Copan team member.
