Copan Diagnostics Specimen Collection & Transport

When a swab reaches the lab is often when a diagnosis is won or lost. Copan Diagnostics built its reputation on solving that exact problem: keeping specimens viable from the point of collection through processing. This collection brings together Copan's flocked swab systems, transport media, and lab consumables trusted by microbiology and molecular labs worldwide.

The heart of the range is Copan's patented flocked swab technology. Unlike traditional fiber-wound swabs that trap cells deep in the matrix, flocked nylon fibers release nearly the entire specimen into the transport medium — meaning more analyte reaches your assay and fewer results are compromised by low yield.

What you'll find here, and where each fits:

• ESwab Collection and Transport System — with Liquid Amies medium, ideal for aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious bacteria. Choose the regular flocked tip (purple cap) for most sites or the mini-tip (green cap) for narrow spaces like the nasopharynx or wounds.
• FLOQSwabs Nasal Collection System — a flocked nasal swab in 3 mL Universal Transport Medium, formatted for viral and molecular respiratory testing.
• FecalSwab Stool Collection System — Modified Cary-Blair medium preserves enteric pathogens, offering a cleaner, standardized alternative to bulk stool containers.
• Inoculating loops (1 µL, sterile, disposable) in rigid and flexible feel, plus plastic transfer pipettes for routine bench work.

A common question: are these sterile? The swab and transport systems above ship sterile and single-use, protecting sample integrity and eliminating cross-contamination. The transfer pipettes are non-sterile, intended for general handling rather than specimen collection.

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