Nasopharyngeal Flocked Swabs
Description of what it is and how it is used
A flexible swab used for the collection of a nasopharyngeal (NP) specimen for molecular detection of respiratory viruses including COVID 19, i.e. we can only do tests to the extent that we have one of these swabs for each test.
Mandatory requirements
- Mini-tip capable of entering the nasopharyngeal (NP) passage
- Synthetic swabs with plastic shafts
- The stem/shaft must be flexible and long enough to collect the NP sample
- Individually packaged
- Sterile
- Swabs CANNOT:
- Contain calcium alginate
- Have a wooden shaft
- Contain preservatives
- Contain a cotton tip
Optional requirements
Flocked swabs are preferred
Estimated quantity needed
1750 per week
List of URL links to normally commercially available examples
https://www.copanusa.com/sample-collection-transport-processing/floqswabs/
Product code 503CS01
https://hardydiagnostics.com/healthlink-utm/
Product code 3C036NHL
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