Forensic Swabin a transport tube with ventilation membrane

Maximum purity for optimal safety in preanalytics
The new Forensic Swabs from SARSTEDT are suited for the collection of both reference samples and evidenceof DNA traces at crime scenes. In addition to swab variants made of polystyrene, versions with a wooden stick
are also available. The Forensic Swab L has an extended handle for the hygienic collection of reference samples.
The Forensic Swab XL with extended stem is ideal for the collection of evidence in sexual assault cases.
The ventilation membrane in the tube base enables self-drying of the swab within the tube. Drying of the swab inthe open, i.e. outside the tube, as in standard systems is unnecessary, thereby excluding the risk of mix-up andcontamination.
Stringent purity conditions in the production process and a special EtO sterilisation method developed by SARSTEDT
to comply with the requirements of forensic analysis ensure the absence of DNA contamination.

• DNA-free• EtO decontaminated• Self-drying within the tube
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• Individually wrapped, sterile, or with tamper-proof closure* Global article ID number + serial number (SGTIN)/GS1 Germany. The code is printed on the label both in plain script and in a GS1 DataMatrix
format on the tube and swab for a correct match (Art. Nos. 80.630 and 80.634 only).

Forensic SwabFree of DNA
The Forensic Swab is produced under the most stringent hygienic purity conditions. The completely assembled
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The freedom from DNA was validated using a test method that has a detection limit of 0.5 pg DNA/μl extraction
volume. A 73 bp amplicon enables the detection of partially degraded DNA (target gene: human cytochrome
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Drying behaviour
The Forensic Swab is packaged in a transport tube with ventilation membrane. This ventilation membrane ensures
a self-drying process in the tube and also protects the swab against contamination. A dry swab prevents bacteria
and mildew growth, which make analysis impossible and destroy the sample.

Swab without ventilation membrane:
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Soaked swab

Fluid volume [μl]Forensic Swab withventilation membrane:
Red
Soaked swab
Green
Wet swab, spray-moist
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Damp swab, as obtained from anoral smear when placed in themouth for a short time

Time [h]Conditions: Storage at 22°C, 40% relative humidity

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Ordering Information
Art. No.

Description

Tube lengthin mmStem material/
length in mm

Swabmaterial

Packaging
1 piece/blister
100 pieces/inner carton
800 pieces/outer carton

80.629Forensic Swab

15/102Polystyrene/ 93

Viscose80.629.001

Forensic Swab

15/102

Wood / 95

Cotton80.629.101

Forensic Swab, pointed

15/102

Wood / 95

Cotton80.630Forensic Swab L

12/105Polystyrene/ 85

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Forensic Swab XL

12/150Polystyrene / 125

ViscoseSARSTEDT AG & Co. KG
P.O. Box 12 20
D-51582 Nümbrecht
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export@sarstedt.com
www.sarstedt.com

1 piece/blister
100 pieces/inner carton
500 pieces/outer carton
1 piece / tamper-proof closure
50 pcs. / inner box
500 pcs. / outer box