TRANSFER PIPETTES

These 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

 

 


 

 

 

Sigma Transwab® is Fully Compatible with WASP® Automated Processor

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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..
 

 For a listing of Alpha Biosciences products click here


 

INOCU-PELLETS

 Quantitative QC Microorganisms with 10-100 CFU


 

WHIRL-PAK BAGS

+1 STERILIZATION

 


 

Medical Wire & Equipment

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.

 

 

Viral transport medium offered using Virocult®

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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

 

Virocult®

MW950, MW975, MW974

Ready to use viral transport system with a range of Swab types available.

Sigma Virocult®

MW951s

Integral swab capture, fully compatible with Molecular & Traditional protocols.

Sigma Virocult® Duo

MW951s2

Two swabs for one transport tube. 

Sigma Virocult® ENT

MW951sent

Narrow shaft and bud for nasopharyngeal or urethral sampling. 

Sigma Virocult® Duo ENT

MW951se2

Two swabs for one transport tube. 

 

Sigma Virocult® Media

MW951t

Small vial, medium only, 1.0ml fill.

Sigma Virocult® (Large)

 MW950s

Large vial with 2.0ml medium and a standard Sigma swab.

Sigma Virocult® (Large) Duo

MW950s2

Large vial with 2.0ml medium, two standard Sigma swabs for one transport tube.

Sigma Virocult® (Large) ENT

MW950sent

Large vial with 2.0ml medium and a single Mini-Tip Sigma Swab.

Sigma Virocult® (Large) Duo ENT

MW951se2

Large vial with 2.0ml medium, one standard Sigma Swab and one Mini-Tip Sigma Swab.

Sigma Virocult® (Large) Media

MW950t

Large vial, 2.0ml fill for medium only.

Sigma VCM™

MW910s

Integral swab capture, fully compatible with automated aystems, molecular and traditional protocols.

Sigma VCM™ ENT

MW911s

Narrow shaft and bud for nasopharyngeal or urethral sampling.

Sigma VCM™ Duo ENT

MW912s

Two swabs for one transport tube.

Sigma VCM™ Duo

MW910s2

Two swabs for one transport tube.

Sigma VCM™ Media

MW915t MW916T

Small vial, VCM™ medium only.

 

Sigma VCM™ (Large)

MW918s

Sigma VCM™ large vial with 3.0ml medium, standard Sigma swab.

Sigma VCM™ (Large) ENT

MW919s

Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml medium, single Mini-Tip Sigma swab.

Sigma VCM™ (Large) Duo ENT

MW920s

Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml medium, one standard and one Mini-Tip Sigma swab.

Sigma VCM™ (Large) Duo

MW921s mw924s

Sigma VCM™, large vial with 1.5ml or 3.0ml medium, two standard Sigma swabs.

Sigma VCM™ (Large) Standard Rayon

MW125

Sigma VCM™, large vial with 3.0ml medium, one standard rayon bud swab with breakpoint.

Sigma VCM™ (Large) Media

MW926t

Large vial, VCM™ medium only, 3.0ml fill.

 

     


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