Hygiena® Q-Swab™ - Environmental Surface Sampling Swabs with Pre-Filled Media - (Buffered Peptone Water 1ml)

The Hygiena® Q-Swab™ Environmental Surface Sampling Swabs are ready-to-use environmental sampling devices designed for efficient collection of microorganisms from surfaces in food production, healthcare, and laboratory environments. This pre-filled swab integrates a 1.0 mL broth reservoir with Snap-Valve technology, delivering precise volumes for sample-ready culture films without pipettes or volumetric equipment. Choose Letheen broth for effective sanitizer neutralization to prevent false negatives, or BPW for general environmental monitoring. Key features include gamma-irradiated sterile media for optimized bacterial recovery, flexible wet or dry sampling protocols validated for standard 10x10 cm areas, and 100% recyclable construction.

Key Features

• Pre-Filled Sampling Media – Contains buffered solution that helps neutralize sanitizers and preserve microorganisms during transport.

• Ready-to-Use Device – No preparation required, allowing fast and convenient environmental sampling.

• Easy Snap-Valve Activation – Releases buffer onto the swab tip after sampling for efficient microorganism recovery.

• Sterile and Individually Packaged – Ensures reliable and contamination-free sample collection.

• High Sample Recovery – Designed to improve collection efficiency from environmental surfaces.

• Versatile Laboratory Use – Suitable for microbiological culture testing and rapid detection methods.

• Improves Environmental Monitoring – Supports hygiene verification and contamination control programs.

Applications

• Food and beverage manufacturing facilities

• Environmental monitoring programs

• Surface hygiene verification

• Pharmaceutical and healthcare environments

• Quality control and microbiology laboratories