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AMIES AGAR CHARCOAL + SWAB, flocked tip, plast. stick

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/66944
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Former Code(s): STSSTRTUAMS3
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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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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TRANSPORT MEDIUM AMIES AGAR CHARCOAL

Definition

Transport medium including sample collection swab allowing the preservation of aerobic/ anaerobic bacteria present in throat, wound, skin and vaginal samples.

Specifications

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Technical specifications

  • Transport medium 5 ml: semi-solid agar, "Amies" with charcoal
    • Sodium chloride: 3.00 g
    • Distilled water: 1.00 liter
    • Bacteriological agar: 7.50 g
    • Charcoal: 10.00 g
    • Sodium thioglycollate: 1.00 g
    • Disodium phosphate: 1.15 g
    • Monopotassium phosphate: 0.20 g
    • Magnesium chloride: 0.10 g
    • Calcium chloride: 0.10 g
    • Potassium chloride: 0.20 g
  • Transport tube
    • clear PP
    • Tube length 154.50 mm +/- 1.00 mm
    • Insertion diameter 9.00 mm +/- 0.5 mm
    • External diameter: 12.00 mm +/- 0.5 mm
    • "Venturi" hour glass design to optimize moisture control
  • White cap without receptacle
    • external diameter : 12.00 mm +/- 0.10 mm
    • Cap length : 32.80 mm ± 0.20 mm
    • Insertion diameter : 9.00 mm +0.05 mm
    • Material : high density polyethylene
  • Swab: flocked rayon tip on plastic stick
  • Applicator:
    • total length : 147.00 mm ± 2.00 mm
    • Stick diameter : 2.50 mm ± 0.10 mm
    • Flocked length : 16.00 mm ± 3.00 mm
    • Flocked diameter : 4.50 mm ± 0.50 mm
    • Stick material: polystyrene ​
  • Black Cap
    • External cap diameter : 12.00 mm ± 0.10 mm
    • Cap length : 32.80 mm ± 0.20 mm
    • Insertion diameter : 9.30 mm + 0.05 mm
    • Material: high density polyethylene
  • Adhesive label
  • Sterile, for single use

Packaging & Labelling

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

Instructions for use

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

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Home.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

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Storage

  • Between 5ºC 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)

MSF requirements

Ready for use swab + transport medium for bacteria (e.g. B. pertussis, C.diphteria, Shigella sp, N. meningiditis and S. aureus).

Prolonges the viability of bacteria during transport.

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