Medical Swabs for Specimen Collection, Wound Care & Lab Use

Medical Swabs

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-1PD

Puritan Sterile Polyester Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 808-COTTON

Puritan Jumbo Tip Cotton Swab, 8 in.

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-1WC-EC

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab with Cap-Shure, Wood Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-1PD-BT

Puritan Sterile Polyester Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Transport Tube

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-2PD

Puritan Sterile Double Polyester Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3320-U

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Ultrafine Tip, 6 in. Polystyrene Shaft, 500/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3316-U

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Mini-Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3306-U

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in. Polystyrene Shaft

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Medline

SKU: MDS09390

Medline Povidone-Iodine PVP Swabsticks

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-1506PF

Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-3306-H

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-800R

Puritan Sterile Rayon Swab, Mini Tip, 5.5 in., Aluminum Shaft .035 in. D.

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-1WC

Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-1PC

Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Cotton Swab, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Medline

SKU: MDS202010Z

Medline Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft, 200/box (20 packs of 10/pk)

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-1506-1PF-BT

Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Plastic Shaft, Transport Tube

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PLA-10

Puritan Opti-Swab Elongated Tip Swab, 1 mL Liquid Amies

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PLA-116-Case

Puritan Opti-Swab Mini-Tip Swab, 1 ml Liquid Amies, 300/case

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-800-A-50

Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate (Nasopharyngeal) Swab, Mini-Tip, 5.5 in., Aluminum Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806-2WC

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PUT-117-CS

Puritan UniTranz-RT, 1ml, Ultrafine Tip (Nasal Swab)

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-806PR

Puritan Sterile Rayon Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 25-800D50

Puritan Sterile Polyester Swab, Mini-Tip, 5.5 in., Aluminum Shaft .035 in. D.

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: 710-GRAPE

Puritan 5.5" Grape-Flavored Junior Wood Tongue Depressors, Individually Wrapped

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Medical Swabs

What are medical swabs used for?

Medical swabs are used for collecting samples, medical testing, cleaning wounds, applying medication, and conducting forensic examinations.

What are medical swabs made from?

Medical swabs typically consist of a small wad of cotton on the end of a short rod made from wood, rolled paper, or plastic. The tip material varies depending on the intended application.

Are there different types of medical swabs?

Yes, medical swabs are designed for different purposes, including throat, nasal, wound care, specimen collection, and more. Depending on their specific use, they may vary in size, shape, and material. Cotton, polyester, foam, calcium alginate, and flocked are common materials.

What is a sterile medical swab?

A sterile medical swab is one that has been processed to eliminate all potential bacteria, viruses, or other microbes to avoid infection or contamination.

What makes a swab sterile?

Most sterile swabs undergo either ethylene oxide gas sterilization or gamma irradiation sterilization before they are sent to customers.

Ethylene oxide sterilization: Used for delicate instruments and devices that can't tolerate heat or moisture. Treated with ethylene oxide gas disrupts the DNA of any microorganisms living on them and stops the organisms from reproducing.
Gamma rays: A form of electromagnetic radiation. Rays pass through plastics and kill bacteria by breaking the bonds of bacterial DNA. Gamma radiation is very penetrating and is commonly used to sterilize disposable medical equipment.

Can I use regular swabs instead of medical swabs?

Regular cotton swabs aren't typically sterile or medical-grade and may not be suitable for medical procedures or sample collection. Always use medical swabs when necessary to ensure safety and accuracy.

Where can I buy medical swabs?

Swabs purchased from supermarkets and pharmacies generally don't meet medical standards. At Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies, choose from hundreds of medical swabs to suit your intended application. Top brands like Puritan, Medline, Dynarex, and more are featured at Harmony.