Sample Collection
Sponge’n Bag
Hygiena™ Sponge’n Bag is a biocide-free polyurethane & cellulose sponge, supplied in a sterile, leak-proof bag. It provides a simple and convenient way to collect samples from large surface areas.
- 1.5” x 3” biocide-free polyurethane & cellulose sponge
- Sterilized by gamma irradiation
- 2.5 mil, 22oz. bag
- Large write-on area for easy sample identification
- Available diluents:
- Buffered Peptone Water
- Neutralizing Buffer
- Letheen Broth
Simplified
Sample Identification
Pre-moistened
Sample Collection
Better Design:
Easy to Open & Leakproof bag
Instructional Video
| Catalog No. | Description | Quantity | |
| HSB100BPW | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Buffered Peptone Water Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| HSB100BPWG | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Buffered Peptone Water Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 | |
| HSB100LET | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Letheen Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| HSB100LETG | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Letheen Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 | |
| HSB100NB | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5”x 3” Sponge w/10mL Neutralizing Buffer, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| HSB100NBG | Sponge’n BagTM, 1.5”x 3” Sponge w/10mL Neutralizing Buffer, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 |
Stick Sponge
Stick Sponge is a biocide-free polyurethane & cellulose sponge attached to a plastic handle and supplied in a sterile, leak-proof bag. Stick Sponge allows collection of a sample without directly handling the sponge, making it easier to reach into drains, pipes and around equipment.
- 1.5” x 3” biocide-free polyurethane & cellulose sponge
- Sterilized by gamma irradiation
- 2.5 mil, 22oz. bag
- Large write-on area for easy sample identification
- Available diluents:
- Buffered Peptone Water
- Neutralizing Buffer
- Letheen Broth
Simplified
Sample Identification
Pre-moistened
Sample Collection
Better Design:
Attached Handle for Hard to Reach Areas
Instructional Video
| Catalog No. | Description | Quantity | |
| SS100BPW | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Buffered Peptone Water Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| SS100BPWG | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Buffered Peptone Water Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 | |
| SS100NBP | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Polyurethane Sponge w/10mL Neutralizing Buffer, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| SS100NBPG | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Polyurethane Sponge w/10mL Neutralizing Buffer, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 | |
| SS100LET | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Letheen Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 | 100 | |
| SS100LETG | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Sponge w/10mL Letheen Broth, 22 oz., 10 bags of 10 with gloves | 100 | |
| SS100LETP | Stick Sponge, 1.5” x 3” Polyurethane Sponge w/10mL Letheen Broth, 22 oz. | 100 |
Transport Swab
Transport Swab is the ideal solution for customers requiring an environmental sample collection device containing more than 1 mL of pre-filled liquid broth. For a 1mL collection device see Q-Swab. Transport Swab is available in 4 mL & 10 mL volumes. The pre-filled bottles come sterilized and with ample head space for additional samples. The swab tip sits in the letheen broth which allows for the release of organisms from the swab bud. Transport Swab makes sample collection efficient and easy; simply swab a surface, recap, and send it to the lab.
- Rayon swab
- Screw top lid
- Write-on label for easy sample identification
- Available in 4 mL or 10 mL
- Available diluents:
- Letheen Broth
- Buffered Peptone Water
More Broth for
High-volume Samples
All-in-One
Sample Collection System
Perfect for Plates or
Dried Media Film
100% Recyclable
Transport Swab
| Catalog No. | Description | Quantity | |
| HTS-10 | Transport Swab, 10mL, Letheen Broth | 100 | |
| HTS-4 | Transport Swab, 4mL, Letheen Broth | 100 | |
| HTS-10BPW | Transport Swab, 10mL, Buffered Peptone Water | 100 |
QD-Loop
Labor-Saving Dilution Device
QD-Loop device is an all-in-one, sterile, rapid system for accurate and convenient volumetric dilutions. An accurate loop or dipper comes attached to a reservoir where patented Snap-Valve™ technology holds 1mL of Butterfields or Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD) buffer. Simply break the Snap-Valve after a sample is collected, and immediately a dilution is ready that can be poured onto dry media film or streaked onto an agar plate.
QD-Loop comes in 1:10, 1:100 or 1:1000 dilution formats. This all-in-one system enables quick and convenient dilutions.
- Snap-Valve™ technology
- Precisely calibrated dilution loops (honey dipper for large volumes)
- All-in-one system
- Aseptically filled and gamma-irradiated
All-in-one
dilution system
Multiple dilution loop options—1:10, 1:100, 1:1000 dilutions
No need to prepare dilution buffers
Eliminates the need for pipettes
Cost-effective dilution solution
QD-Loop Rapid Dilution Device
| Catalog No. | Description | Quantity | |
| QD0010 | QD-Loop, 0.1ml sample to deliver a 1:10 dilution | 250 | |
| QD0100 | QD-Loop, 0.01ml sample to deliver a 1:100 dilution | 250 | |
| QD1000 | QD-Loop, 0.001ml sample to deliver a 1:1000 dilution | 250 |
Q-Swab
Environmental Sample Collection Device
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 recovery of bacteria*. A variety of different medias 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.
- Aseptically filled and gamma-irradiated
- All-in-one sample collection system
- 1 mL fill of broth – perfectly hydrates 1 dried media film plate
- Q-Swab (Letheen Broth) devices do not contain bisulfites. They do contain other ingredients like lecithin that neutralizes certain quaternary ammonium compounds (sanitizers) and Tween® 80 that also neutralizes phenolic disinfectants.
All-in-One
Sample Collection System
Wet or Dry
Surface Compatible
Ready-to-use
Cost-effective
100% Recyclable
All-in-one Sample Collection for Agar Plates
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.
Q-Swab Sample Collection Device
| Catalog No. | 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 |
