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 1 mL 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.

Benefits:

• Environmental microbial sample collection and transport
• Saves money and time - no need to prepare broths or use pipettes
• Neutralizes residual sanitizers remaining on 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 neutralizes certain quarternary ammonium compounds (sanitizers) and Tween 80 that also neutralizes phenolic disinfectants. 
• Shelf life: 18 months
  • Buffered Peptone Water (2 - 8 ºC)
  • Letheen (2 - 25 ºC)