Veterinary Disposable · Generic
Sterile Cotton Swab
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The sterile cotton swab is an indispensable asset in both the veterinary exam room and the diagnostic laboratory. Because it is completely free of living microorganisms, it allows veterinarians to collect biological samples—such as ear exudates, vaginal secretions, or deep wound fluids—without introducing external contamination that could ruin lab results.
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Specs & features.
A veterinary sterile cotton swab typically features a shaft made of wood, plastic, or flexible aluminum wire, measuring anywhere from 3 to 6 inches in length to safely access deep anatomical cavities. The tip is wound with highly absorbent, USP-grade pure cotton fiber. These swabs are individually sealed in peel-apart paper or plastic pouches and sterilized via ethylene oxide (EtO) gas or gamma irradiation. Many diagnostic variations come pre-packaged inside a plastic transport tube, sometimes containing a transport medium (like Amies or Stuart media) to keep bacteria alive during shipment to an external reference laboratory.
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- Guaranteed Sterility: Processed and validated to be 100% free of bacteria, fungi, and spores, ensuring sample integrity and preventing the introduction of infection into open animal wounds.
- High Absorbency: The medical-grade cotton tip maximizes the uptake and retention of liquid specimens, cellular debris, and liquid medications.
- Varied Shaft Materials: Available in rigid wood (ideal for firm swabbing), flexible plastic (safer for moving animals), and fine, malleable wire (perfect for narrow passages like feline nasal or urethral tracts).
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