3M Sponge-Stick with 10 ml Neutralising Buffer uses simplified packaging to minimise handling and preparation and reduces waste.Benefits100 per caseStick-mounted sponge design allows the ability to access hard to reach areas without directly handling the sponge.Stick-mounted sponge design provides the ability to easily snap off the sponge from the handle after swabbing.Simplified packaging minimises handling and preparation and reduces waste.1.5 x 3 inch biocide-free sponge does not affect organism viability.6 x 11 inch sample bag with a 30 oz/0.89 L capacity included for safe, convenient transportation to lab.This 1.5 x 3-inch biocide-free cellulose sponge is mounted at one end of a stick and pre-hydrated with a Neutralising Buffer diluent for collecting samples. The 3M Sponge-Stick allows a worker to collect samples without touching the inside of the bag, helping to maintain sample integrity.The stick also helps access hard-to-reach areas and to collect the sample without directly handling the sponge, making it ideal for reaching into drains, pipes, and around equipment. The stick also features a thumb-stop to help negate contact with the sponge.Once placed inside the collection bag, the sponge snaps free from the handle to allow for easy handling and transportation. The pre-moistened sponge is durable and biocide-free and does not affect organism viability. Its cellulose material is absorbent and will effectively hold and release the sample without excess dripping.The 3M Sponge-Stick also comes with a 3M Sample Bag that will accommodate 30 oz/0.89 L capacity to hold the sponge for safe, convenient transportation to the lab. They are decontaminated through gamma irradiation for long shelf life.
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Envirostik - Blue Sponge dosed in neutralising buffer in easy open stomacher bag
Ideal for easier handling & sampling of organisms from awkward areas including: TVC, Listeria spp., Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae eg Salmonella, E.coli (E coli / ecoli / e. coli), Enterobacter, staphylococcus, klebsiella, E. coli Enterobacter, Enterobacter sakazakii.