UriSponge®: Liquid Based Microbiology Brochure

A UriSponge^®-focused look inside Copan’s Liquid Based Microbiology brochure, highlighting urine specimen collection, transport, preservation, sample stability, workflow efficiency, and automation-ready urine specimen processing.

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  FDA-cleared urine specimen collection: UriSponge^® is designed for urine specimen collection, transport, and preservation while supporting workflow efficiency and specimen integrity.
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  No fill line needed: The device helps maintain the optimal urine-to-preservative ratio, reducing the need for precise filling and helping limit specimen rejection risk.
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  Extended sample stability: UriSponge^® preserves urine samples for up to 48 hours at room temperature or refrigerated, offering flexibility in transport and storage.
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  Reduced safety risks: The closed tube format supports safer urine specimen handling, helping reduce exposure risks associated with traditional urine collection and transport workflows.
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  Workflow efficiency: UriSponge^® supports more consistent urine specimen collection, transport, and preservation from the collection site to the testing laboratory.
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  Automation-ready specimen processing: Standardized liquid-based urine specimens can support downstream laboratory workflows and automated specimen processing strategies.
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  Part of Liquid Based Microbiology: The full brochure also connects UriSponge^® to Copan’s broader LBM approach, including ESwab^®, FecalSwab^®, SnotBuster™, and automation on WASP^®.

●  Urine collection
●  Sample stability
●  Safer transport
●  Liquid Based Microbiology

Brochure context: This page highlights the UriSponge^® sections most relevant to urine specimen collection, transport, preservation, workflow efficiency, and liquid-based specimen processing. The downloadable brochure may also include related Liquid Based Microbiology solutions.

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.