Pre-moistened Viscose Tip Swab in Neutralising Buffer, Blue Polystyrene Breakpoint (at 45mm) Shaft. Supplied in a tube only. Recommended for hygiene surveillance (HACCP) and environmental monitoring of most surfaces where chemical residue neutralisation is desired.

• Pre-moistened Viscose Tip Swab in Neutralising Buffer, Blue Polystyrene Breakpoint (at 45mm) Shaft. Supplied in a tube only
• Ideal for whole sample analysis as all sample is contained on the swab. Breakpoint included for convenient sample removal, transfer to smaller vials & further analysis.
• Blue shaft for identification in critical areas
• Breakpoint for easy sample analysis
• Easy to break off into a vial
• No swab cap once broken, so stops the stomacher bag getting damaged, potentially affecting sample count.
• Pack size: 250

Excellent recovery of organisms including TVC, Listeria spp., Staphylococci, Enterobacteriaceae eg Salmonella, E.coli (E coli / ecoli / e. coli), Enterobacter, staphylococcus, klebsiella, E. coli Enterobacter, Enterobacter sakazakii

Known Limitations: Analyse as soon as possible due to the small volume to minimise sample dry out and organism loss. Refrigeration will stabilise the recovery of some organisms. Not suitable for most fastidious organisms unless analysed immediately. Unsuitable for certain sample areas due to the inclusion of breakpoint.

Shelf life: 24 months

Sterilisation Method: Gamma Irradiation to achieve a SAL of 10-6