Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs used for cell & virus specimen collection, designed for Nasopharyngeal clinical diagnostics. It utilises state of the art “spray on technology” whereby the flocking process, by means of electro-static charge, perpendicularly attaches millions of nylon microfibers on the medical grade flock tip.
Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swab is used for cell & virus specimen collection, designed for Nasopharyngeal clinical diagnostics. It utilises state of the art “spray on technology” whereby the flocking process, by means of electro-static charge, perpendicularly attaches millions of nylon microfibers on the medical grade flock tip.
Ideal for collecting large amounts of cells and instant and thorough elution into the transport medium. The flocked nasopharyngeal swab acts like a soft brush, allowing the improved collection and release of both cellular and liquid samples.
DESCRIPTION: Individually packaged, Sampling flocked swab (Nasal swab)
MATERIAL: Nylon(flocked tip), Medical Grade Plastic ABS handle
DIMENSIONS: Total Length: 150 mm, Flocked Tip: 20 mm, Break point: 80 mm
CERTIFICATIONS: CE,FDA,SGS
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| Swab Tip | Flocked, synthetic (nylon) |
| Shaft | ABS |
| Full Length | 150 mm |
| Length (Swab Tip) | 20 mm |
| Length (Shaft) | 130 mm |
| Diameter (Nasal Swab) | 3 mm |
| Diameter (Shaft) | 2.5 mm tapered to 1 mm |
| Breakpoint (From Swab Tip) | 80 mm |
Traditionally, compact fibers (cotton, polyester, and rayon) are used to make swab tips. The fibers are compressed and shaped into the desired tip shape of nasopharyngeal nylon flocked swab.
However, it's estimated that only 10-15% of the samples collected on traditional spun fiber swabs are recovered from cultures. The nature of spun fiber inevitably leads to entrapment of the specimen. When it comes to particularly small samples, this could result in losing all usable specimens.
The ideal flocked nasal swab from MUNKCARE must be able to absorb and release the sample, whilst maintaining viability. Compared to the collection ability of traditional swabs, Filtrous flocked swabs collect and maintain more specimens, and then releases it quicker and more completely than its traditional counterparts. This is especially crucial with small or elusive specimens.
Flocked swabs are made of a solid molded plastic applicator shaft and a tip. The tip of the applicator is coated with short nylon microfiber in a perpendicular arrangement. This arrangement results from a process called flocking, where the fibers are sprayed onto the tip of the swab, while it is held in an electrostatic field. The process creates a highly absorbent and thin layer with an open structure.
Nasospharyngeal swab specimens are the preferred specimen for the purpose of respiratory virus testing.
There are 2 different respiratory virus test panels: FluA/B/RSV rapid NAT (test code 8723) and the Respiratory Panel Complex (test code 8729).
Use the flocked swab for specimen collection and place it in the transport media tube. Specimens can be sent to the lab via the pneumatic tube system (in a biohazard transport bag).
Wear personal protective equipment based on the patient's isolation and/or clinical status.
Have the patient blow his/her nose or clear the nasal passages of mucus. The accuracy of the test results depends on collecting actual cells from the nasopharynx – not mucus.
The flocked nasal swab must come in contact with the posterior nasopharynx mucosa and be rotated several times over 5-10 seconds to collect sufficient cells. The design of the flocked swab ensures that cells are dislodged and collected along the tip of the swab.
