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 Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni ATCC™ 33291, 1 swab |
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| Cat. # | Desc. | Qty. | Unit |
| 237004 | Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni ATCC™ 33291, 1 swab | 1 | EA |
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BBL™ QualiSwab™ devices are for the preparation of microbial cultures employed in the quality control of microbiological media, reagents and procedures.
| Catalog # | Description | Quantity | Unit |
| 237004 | Campylobacter jejuni subsp. jejuni ATCC™ 33291, 1 swab | 1 | EA |
BBL™ QualiSwab™ devices are for the preparation of microbial cultures employed in the quality control of microbiological media, reagents and procedures. BBL™ QualiSwab™ devices are for the preparation of microbial cultures employed in the quality control of microbiological media, reagents and procedures. The quality control of microbiological reagents and procedures is an essential element of the laboratory testing process for clinical specimens. Testing laboratories are expected to maintain controls for each culture medium, reagent, biochemical reaction, and serologic determination performed. Strains chosen as quality control test organisms must exhibit predictable and reproducible reactions.1 Reference strains have been available from several sources, including the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC™) and commercial suppliers. Commercially available disk and gel preparations have been considered advantageous because they are stable at 4°C for up to a year, require no maintenance and are relatively inexpensive.1 QualiSwab Quality Control Culture Devices are a unique alternative to currently available culture preparations. Each device consists of a foam-tipped swab saturated with a stabilized preparation of viable microorganisms. Reconstitution in broth is not required. Cultures derived from these swabs may be used in the quality control of culture media, susceptibility and identification tests or test systems and other diagnostic products. The quality control of microbiological reagents and procedures is an essential element of the laboratory testing process for clinical specimens. Testing laboratories are expected to maintain controls for each culture medium, reagent, biochemical reaction, and serologic determination performed. Strains chosen as quality control test organisms must exhibit predictable and reproducible reactions.1 Reference strains have been available from several sources, including the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC™) and commercial suppliers. Commercially available disk and gel preparations have been considered advantageous because they are stable at 4°C for up to a year, require no maintenance and are relatively inexpensive.1 QualiSwab Quality Control Culture Devices are a unique alternative to currently available culture preparations. Each device consists of a foam-tipped swab saturated with a stabilized preparation of viable microorganisms. Reconstitution in broth is not required. Cultures derived from these swabs may be used in the quality control of culture media, susceptibility and identification tests or test systems and other diagnostic products. Examine swabs for signs of deterioration as described under "Product Deterioration". Using these control cultures, follow the quality control recommendations for the media, reagents and procedures being employed. QualiSwab devices are stabilized, preserved cultures of microorganisms derived from ATCC strains embedded within the swab material. Each organism swab is contained in a sealed foil pouch. Each QualiSwab device also contains one ampule of 0.5 mL of Stuart's Transport Medium, consisting of sodium glycerophosphate, 1.0%; sodium thioglycolate, 0.1%; calcium chloride dihydrate, 0.01%; and water which serves as a wetting agent at the time of use (approximate concentrations). For in vitro Diagnostic Use. Contains living microorganisms that are potential infectious agents. For protection of personnel and the environment, this product must be handled using combinations of laboratory practices and techniques, safety equipment and laboratory facilities necessary for containment at the biosafety level (BSL). The appropriate BSL must take into consideration the laboratory activity being performed and the documented or suspected routes of transmission. For detailed information, refer to the most recent edition of Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories.6 Disposal Procedures: All contaminated and/or expired materials are considered to be regulated medical waste and must be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local regulations. Decontamination may be attained by autoclaving prior to disposal. After use, QualiSwab devices and other contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving prior to disposal. Storage Instructions: On receipt, store swab in pouch at 2–8°C. The expiration date applies only to swabs in intact pouches stored as directed. Discard expired swabs. Discarded swabs and sheaths must be sterilized by autoclaving. Product Deterioration: Do not use swabs from unsealed pouches or swabs that have crushed ampules or show evidence of previous hydration. | |||||||||||
Information shown on this page is a short summary extracted from the Package Insert, available as a PDF under the Related Documents section of this page.
