Sterile Surface Swab Kit

Evaluate Surface Contamination

• Samples surfaces for bioaerosol contamination
  
  
• Easy to use and fast
  
  
• Individually packaged sterile swabs assure sample integrity
  
  
• Low-cost method
  
  
• Suitable for characterizing source contamination
  
  
• Non-destructive

The easy-to-use Surface Swab Kit provides all of the necessary supplies to sample surfaces for bioaerosols that are deposited through contact or that settle out of the air onto surfaces where they can be re-aerosolized and inhaled. It is ideal for determining the relative degree and type of biological contamination in an area, and to verify remediation procedures. This non-destructive method can be safely used on most surfaces and materials.

Easy Four Step Sampling

1. Remove the sterile swab from its package aseptically.



2. Remove the sealing cap from the tube containing the sponge and moisten the swab tip.



3. Using a rolling motion, gently swab the desired area thoroughly. Templates are included in the kit for defined area sampling.



4. Insert the swab into the tube, replace the sealing cap, and prepare for transport to a laboratory.

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Ordering Information           Online Ordering

Description	Cat. No.
Surface Swab Kit for Bioaerosols* Includes 10 sterile swabs in transport tubes and 10 templates	225-2402
Surface Swabs* only pk/50	225-2400
Optional Templates
Plastic Template (Measures 1' x 1') for HUD Lead Guidelines	225-2406
Plastic Template (Measures 10 x 10 cm)	225-2403
Disposable Manila Paper Template, pk/10 (Measures 10 x 10 cm)	225-2415A
Disposable Manila Paper Template, pk 250 (Measures 10 x 10 cm)	225-2415
Templates for HUD Lead Guidelines, pk/10 1 x 1 foot, paper	225-2416A
Templates for HUD Lead Guidelines, pk/250 1 x 1 foot, paper	225-2416
References
Surface and Dermal Hazards This CD contains valuable information on surface contamination and dermal hazards, detection through a variety of sampling techniques, protection, and assessment of exposure. Powerpoint 95, CD, English	877-62
Surface and Dermal Hazards Portuguese (Brazillian)	877-63

* Limited shelf life. Contact SKC Technical Support for details

Surface Swab Operating Instructions (PDF)

Surface Sampling Kits Product Data Bulletin (PDF)

Laboratories that analyze microbiological samples.

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This page was last modified August 27, 2008