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CARY-BLAIR GEL+ SWAB, flocked tip, plast stick

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/18868
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Former Code(s): SLASTMAB2CB SLASZNL0146 SLASZBE0601 SLAS+++
The product is supplied (and stored) sterile, it must remain sterile until its use. Sterile = state of being free from all living microorganisms.
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20
Shelf life = length of time a product can remain active and effective. Short shelf life = shelf life = < 24 months
A1102 - Sample collection swabs with transport medium
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CT25
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TRANSPORT MEDIUM, CARY-BLAIR

Definition

Transport medium with sample collection swab allowing the collection of faecal specimens and preservation of bacteria present in the samples (e.g. Shigella, Salmonella, Yersinia). Cary-Blair is the transport medium used for the investigation of Vibrio cholerae, Shigella and Yersinia (Plague).

Specifications

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Technical specifications

  • Swab
    • plastic handle, 13 cm
    • flocked rayon or polyester tip
    • in a peel pouch
  • Plastic tube
    • clear PP
    • "Venturi" hour glass design to optimize moisture control
    • with red cap, sealed
  • Transport medium, Cary-Blair agar, 5 ml (formula for 1l):
    • Disodium hydrogen phosphate 1.1 g
    • Sodium thioglycollate 1.5 g
    • Sodium chloride 5 g
    • Calcium chloride 0.09 g
    • Bacteriological agar 5.6 g
    • Distilled water 1 liter
  • Adhesive label on tube
  • Sterile, for single use

Packaging & Labelling

Individual peel off plastic pouch, 50 swabs / foil pack.

Sterile contents unless the package has been opened or damaged.

Instructions for use

Intended to transport bacteria to a referral laboratory for diagnostic confirmation and bacterial sensitivity test (Cholera, Shigella, plague, Neisseria).

For a suspicion of meningitis outbreak in the African Meningitis belt, use Trans-Isolate medium (TI) (see related articles)

Transport of samples

  • All samples must be identified (patient's name or code nº + date and place of sampling).
  • All samples must be sent with clinical and epidemiological data.
  • All samples must be transported in a triple packaging box to follow the mandatory air transport regulations and prevent any risk of leakage and contamination.

(Cf Procedures for transporting samples)

Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

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Storage

  • Store between 5°C and 25ºC. Do not freeze.
  • Shelf life: 20 months
  • Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)

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