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BBL™ Port-A-Cul™ tubes, jars and vials contain a reduced transport medium and are intended to maintain the viability of anaerobic, facultative and aerobic microorganisms during transport from the patient to the laboratory. Sterile packages are for collection of specimens in clean areas; e.g., surgical suites.

Anaerobic microorganisms require special transport methods to prevent even brief exposure to oxygen.^1,2 Maintaining aerobic, anaerobic and facultative organisms in an anaerobic environment provides an ideal method of transport.^3-6

BBL Port-A-Cul Tubes are for swab specimens. Swab specimens are inserted into a reduced solidified holding medium, in contrast to other methods in which swabs are placed into fluid media where organisms may be diluted or into an empty tube where organisms may dry out. Port-A-Cul Transport Jars are for tissue and biopsy specimens. The wide-mouth jar allows for easier insertion of the specimen into the reduced solidified holding medium. Port-A-Cul Vials are for fluid specimens. Fluid specimens are injected directly onto the solid agar surface.

Quality control requirements must be performed in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and your laboratory's standard Quality Control procedures. It is recommended that the user refer to pertinent CLSI guidance and CLIA regulations for appropriate Quality Control practices.

Port-A-Cul medium - balanced formula of reducing agents and resazurin in a buffered isotonic agar base.

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.

This product contains dry natural rubber.

BBL Port-A-Cul is for single use only; reuse may cause a risk of infection and/or inaccurate results.

Exercise care in opening container with tight cap.

Pathogenic microorganisms, including hepatitis viruses and Human Immunodeficiency Virus, may be present in clinical specimens. "Standard Precautions"^7-10 and institutional guidelines should be followed in handling all items contaminated with blood and other body fluids. Autoclave contaminated materials after use and discard in appropriate biohazard waste container.