TRANSFER PIPETTESThese unbreakable, one-piece pipettes eliminate
contaminated rubber bulbs, broken glass and exposure to
infectious materials. They are made of ultra-clear, low
density polyethylene (LDPE) and are ideal for
microbiology, blood banking, hematology, immunology, and
urinalysis. Sterile pipettes are excellent for tissue
culture application. Their low-affinity surface reduces sample, cell or protein loss.
Whether you make your
selection based on length, build draw, pipette capacity
or number of drops per ml, one of these designs is
likely to be suitable for your application. Some have
ultra-fine extended tips (P4113) that allow for extremely precise dispensing and access into the
narrowest vessels. They can also be heat sealed for
airtight sample storage. Their uniform drop size can be
used for reproducible spotting of gels & TLC plates, and
for dispensing into tests, ID strips, PCR tubes or
96 well plates.
5ml capacity, bulb 3.5ml, length 150mm
With the increasing use of
automated processing platforms for microbiological
specimens, it is essential to know that the transport swabs
in use locally are fully compatible with the technology. MWE
designs its liquid medium swab transport devices to be
compatible with all systems currently in use, and a new
study in a leading French laboratory has demonstrated that
Sigma Transwabs® are fully compatible with the Copan WASP
(Walk Away Specimen Processor).
In the clinical trial patient
specimens were collected using Sigma Transwabs®, and
processed manually or on the WASP. All specimens gave
identical results, showing complete compatibility. A range
of organisms were accurately identified too.
The study allowed validation for
the routine use of Sigma-Transwab® swabs, in order for them
to be used for the collection of clinical specimens and
their integration into the workflow of WASP® samples,
ensuring reproducible quality isolates, traceability of the
inoculation procedure, and reliability in an ISO 15189
compliant process.
The study was presented recently at
RICAI 2014 in Paris.
Evaluation of Σ-Transwab® and Σ-Transwab®
- PF(flocked) (ELITECH France and Medical Wire) by manual
method and by automated inoculation on the Walk-Away
Specimen Processor (WASP® Copan) for the recovery of
microorganisms from clinical specimens. Tubes and caps used
for Sigma Transwab® are identical to those used with all of
the MWE liquid range including Fecal Transwab®, Sigma TSB™,
Selenite Broth etc. To view this study please
click here.
Sigma Transwabs® are used globally
in many laboratories & are compatible with all current
automated specimen processing platforms including bioMérieux
Previ Isola, BD InoqulA, and BD Innova.
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ALPHA
BIOSCIENCES DEHYDRATED CULTURE MEDIA
Alpha specializes in the
manufacturing of culture media and the raw materials
that comprise them. Professional and experienced
staff works tirelessly to assure that everything
they produce is of the highest quality and
performance. With their products you are
receiving the finest and most consistent culture
media, every single time. Alpha Biosciences's
Quality Control assays employ stringent
Quality Assurance programs. Their professional
scientific (technical) and manufacturing staff has
been in the culture media business for almost 100
years combined. Alpha Biosciences has come to be
known for its exceptional products..
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Flu
epidemics are not just limited to
the winter months. With new strains
of flu appearing regularly it is
imperative to keep a stock of Viral
transport medium (Sigma Virocult/Sigma
VCM) all year round.
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Viral transport medium offered
using Virocult®
Viral transport medium: Virocult® and
∑-Virocult® offer combined collection and transport
systems for viruses, incorporating a specially
formulated liquid transport medium, which is
M40-A Compliant.
Virocult® has long been recognized as
one of the leading transport devices for viruses,
demonstrating survival of many types of virus at ambient
temperatures, including Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella-Zoster
Virus, Influenza Type A (includes Novel H1N1v, H5N1, and
H3N2), Influenza Type B, Respiratory syncytial virus,
mumps virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and enteroviruses.
∑-Virocult® combines Sigma-Swab®
with Virocult® medium which can be used with traditional
cell culture techniques, and is compatible with new
molecular techniques including RT-PCR. ∑-Virocult®
offers exceptional convenience with a choice of fill
volume, vial size, swab type and comes with a 12 month
shelf life.
Viral transport medium offered using
Virocult® products:
For
Individual product info, please click on the pictures below
for each product description
MW950, MW975, MW974
Ready to use viral transport system
with a range of Swab types available.
MW951s
Integral swab capture, fully
compatible with Molecular & Traditional protocols.
MW951s2
Two swabs for one transport tube.
MW951sent
Narrow shaft and bud for
nasopharyngeal or urethral sampling.
MW951se2
Two swabs for one transport tube.
MW951t
Small vial, medium only, 1.0ml fill.
MW950s
Large vial with 2.0ml medium and
a standard Sigma swab.
MW950s2
Large vial with 2.0ml medium, two
standard Sigma swabs for one transport tube.
MW950sent
Large vial with 2.0ml medium and a
single Mini-Tip Sigma Swab.
MW951se2
Large vial with 2.0ml medium, one
standard Sigma Swab and one Mini-Tip Sigma Swab.
MW950t
Large vial, 2.0ml fill for medium
only.
MW910s
Integral swab capture, fully
compatible with automated aystems, molecular and
traditional protocols.
MW911s
Narrow shaft and bud for
nasopharyngeal or urethral sampling.
MW912s
Two swabs for one transport tube.
MW910s2
Two swabs for one transport tube.
MW915t MW916T
Small vial, VCM™ medium only.
MW918s
Sigma VCM™ large vial with 3.0ml
medium, standard Sigma swab.
MW919s
Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml
medium, single Mini-Tip Sigma swab.
MW920s
Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml
medium, one standard and one Mini-Tip Sigma swab.
MW921s mw924s
Sigma VCM™, large vial with 1.5ml or
3.0ml medium, two standard Sigma swabs.
MW125
Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml
medium, one standard rayon bud swab with breakpoint.
MW926t
Large vial, VCM™ medium only, 3.0ml
fill.
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