Oropharyngeal (Throat) Swabs Sterile 250/Box

Name: Oropharyngeal (Throat) Swabs Sterile 250/Box
SKU: OTSS2038
Availability: InStock

R585,93 R659,99Price range: R585,93 through R659,99

Sterile Oropharyngeal (Throat) Swabs are disposable medical devices used to collect clinical samples from the back of the throat & tonsils for diagnostic analysis.

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Description

Sterile oropharyngeal (throat) swabs

Key Applications

- Bacterial Screening: Detects pathogens responsible for infections such as strep throat (Streptococcus pyogenes), tonsillitis, and pertussis.
- Viral & STI Testing: Screens for respiratory viruses like influenza and COVID-19, as well as pharyngeal sexually transmitted infections including gonorrhoea and chlamydia.

Technical & Material Specifications

- Swab Tip: Constructed from synthetic, highly absorbent materials such as rayon, dacron, or flocked nylon; wooden shafts and calcium alginate tips are strictly avoided to prevent sample interference.
- Shaft: Built from flexible plastic featuring a molded breakpoint or score line for clean snapping into transport vials.
- Sterility: Processed using ethylene oxide or electron beam sterilization and distributed in individually sealed packets or bulk configurations (e.g., 250-pack cartons).