Q-Swab is a ready-to-use sample collection and delivery device for environmental surface sampling
Simply collect an environmental sample and snap the bulb at the top of the device to release 1mL of media into the sample. The media neutralizes residual sanitizers and facilitates the recovery of bacteria*. A variety of different media are available depending on bacteria of concern. After activation, the sample is ready to be poured onto sample-ready media film or streaked onto plates for culturing. Q-Swab can be used either wet or dry to sample surfaces.
*Only Letheen media neutralizes residual sanitizers.
The ultimate sample delivery system rehydrates 1 plate perfectly.
Q-Swab combines all the elements of traditional sample collection into one modern, convenient device. By eliminating sponges, bags, and pipettes, Q-Swab minimizes materials and labor. With common broth options, Q-Swab is a perfect sample collection solution. Q-Swab contains the perfect amount of media to rehydrate one agar plate or dehydrated media film without any waste. For sample collection and dilution devices with larger volumes, see Transport Swab.
Benefits:
- Environmental microbial sample collection and transport
- Saves money and time – no need to prepare broths or use pipettes
- Neutralizes residual sanitizers remaining on the surface
Specifications:
- Aseptically filled and gamma-irradiated
- All-in-one sample collection system
- 1mL fill of broth – perfectly hydrates 1 dried media film plate
- Q-Swab (Letheen Broth) devices do not contain bi-sulfites. They do contain other ingredients like Lecithin that neutralize certain quarternary ammonium compounds (sanitizers) and Tween® 80 which also neutralizes phenolic disinfectants.
| Model | Description | Quantity |
| QS1000 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Buffered Peptone Water | 250 |
| QS1200 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Letheen | 250 |
Q-Swab is a ready-to-use sample collection and delivery device for environmental surface sampling
Simply collect an environmental sample and snap the bulb at the top of the device to release 1mL of media into the sample. The media neutralizes residual sanitizers and facilitates the recovery of bacteria*. A variety of different media are available depending on bacteria of concern. After activation, the sample is ready to be poured onto sample-ready media film or streaked onto plates for culturing. Q-Swab can be used either wet or dry to sample surfaces.
*Only Letheen media neutralizes residual sanitizers.
The ultimate sample delivery system rehydrates 1 plate perfectly.
Q-Swab combines all the elements of traditional sample collection into one modern, convenient device. By eliminating sponges, bags, and pipettes, Q-Swab minimizes materials and labor. With common broth options, Q-Swab is a perfect sample collection solution. Q-Swab contains the perfect amount of media to rehydrate one agar plate or dehydrated media film without any waste. For sample collection and dilution devices with larger volumes, see Transport Swab.
Benefits:
- Environmental microbial sample collection and transport
- Saves money and time – no need to prepare broths or use pipettes
- Neutralizes residual sanitizers remaining on the surface
Specifications:
- Aseptically filled and gamma-irradiated
- All-in-one sample collection system
- 1mL fill of broth – perfectly hydrates 1 dried media film plate
- Q-Swab (Letheen Broth) devices do not contain bi-sulfites. They do contain other ingredients like Lecithin that neutralize certain quarternary ammonium compounds (sanitizers) and Tween® 80 which also neutralizes phenolic disinfectants.
| Model | Description | Quantity |
| QS1000 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Buffered Peptone Water | 250 |
| QS1200 | Q-Swab Sample Collection Device, 1.0 mL, Letheen | 250 |
