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Virus Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Packaged) Description

The Hutchison Virus Collection and Preservation System is optimised for the collection, stabilisation and transportation of samples of coronavirus (COVID-19), influenza, bird flu, hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) and measles.  

 

The kits are delivered in bulk boxes of 50 to reduce individual packaging and make the process of barcoding sample tubes more efficient. 

 

Virus Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Packaged) Components

Each Virus Collection and Preservation System contains:

 

  • Sterile disposable swab.  

  • 7ml or 10ml leak proof sample collection tube.  

  • 3ml Non-inactivating virus transport medium. 

  • Biohazard grip seal bag for safe transportation of samples.  

 

How to Purchase Virus Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Packaged)

Please contact us directly to discuss your organisations requirements and pricing.

Gong Dong Virus Collection and Preservation System (Bulk Packaged)

  • Overview  

    The Hutchison Virus Collection and Preservation System is optimised for the collection, stabilisation and transportation of samples of coronavirus (COVID-19), influenza, bird flu, hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) and measles.  

     

    Hutchison flocked swabs provide optimal specimen collection from the oral cavity, throat and nasopharynx.  

     

    The application of an RNA preservation solution maximises yields and purity of RNA collected from samples and maintains sample viability until testing.  

     

    The kits are delivered in bulk boxes of 50 to reduce individual packaging and make the process of barcoding sample tubes more efficient. 

     

    Alternative packaging options are available upon request. 

     

    Alternative kits are available for collection and transportation of other viruses such as chlamydia, mycoplasma and ureaplasma specimens. 

     

    System Components  

     

    • Sterile disposable swab.  

    • 7mL or 10mL leak proof sample collection tube.  

    • 3mL Non-inactivating virus transport medium. 

    • Biohazard grip seal bag for safe transportation of samples.  

     

    System Options  

     

    • Option to include glass beads in sample collection tube to improve elution.  

    • Alternative transport medium types and volumes available to suit client requirements.  

     

    Sterile Disposable Swab  

    The G1029FT swab is available in two models with breakpoints at 77mm (G1029FT77) and 90mm (G1029FT90). 

     

    The sampling head jet embedded nylon flock technology facilitates a capillary effect between fibre strands, promoting hydraulic assimilation of liquid sample specimens. 

     

    The fibres serve as a soft brush, improving specimen collection with increased yields of high-quality RNA samples for testing of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses.  

     

    Hutchison flocked swabs have no absorbent core that can absorb and inhibit the release of specimen samples.  

     

    The microstructure of multi-length fibres ensures the entire sample remains close to the surface of the swab for rapid and maximal elution into a transport media. 

     

    A moulded breakpoint guarantees the swab shaft breaks cleanly and safely at the correct length to suit the sample collection tube after collection. 

     

    The swab is sterilised using ethylene oxide gas and can be used safely without risk of infection. 

     

    Alternative swab options are available to suit cervix uteri, nasopharynx, oral cavity, forensic acquisition and DNA sample collection applications. 

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