Medical Swabs Sterile - Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies

Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-808-2PR

Puritan Sterile Jumbo Tip Rayon Swab, Dual Pack, Polystyrene shaft, 1000/case

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$269.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PUT-367

Puritan UniTranz-RT, 3ml, 2 Ultraflock Swabs, 300/case

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$749.99
Medline

SKU: MDS202105-WS3

Medline Sterile Cotton Swab, 3 in., Wood Shaft

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$9.99 - $92.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3318-H-BT-CASE

Sterile HydraFlock Ultrafine Tip Swab with Transport Tube, 500/case

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$429.99
Medline

SKU: MDS20207-55INCH

Medline Nonsterile Tongue Depressor, 5.5"

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$9.99 - $93.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PUT-306

Puritan UniTranz-RT, 3ml, Elongated Tip Swab, 300/case

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$719.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3206-H-20MM

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Elongated Tip, Breakpoint 20mm, 500/case

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$309.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-2199

Puritan Sterile Histobrush, 7 in., 1000/case

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$549.99
Medline

SKU: MDS096-ADULT

Medline Adult DenTips Oral Swab, Treated and Untreated options

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$65.99 - $219.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3320-U-EMB-80MM

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Ultrafine Tip, 6 in. Polystyrene Shaft, 80mm BreakPoint, 500/case

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$244.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-2188

Puritan Sterile Histobrush, 8 in., 1000/case

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$599.99
Medline

SKU: MDS202092-STERILE

Medline Sterile Jumbo Tip Rayon OB/GYN Swab, Paper shaft

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$64.99 - $599.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3320-H-EMB-80MM

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Ultrafine Tip, 80 mm BreakPoint, 500/case

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$299.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PUT-106

Puritan UniTranz-RT, 1ml, Large Tip, 300/case

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$509.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3318-U-BT

Sterile PurFlock Ultrafine Tip Swab, with Transport Tube, 500/case

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$354.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P2195-COMBI-CASE

Puritan Rovers Cervex-Brush Combi, 8 in., Polyethylene Shaft, 100/case

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$207.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-8061WD

Puritan Sterile Polyester Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in. Wood Shaft, 1000/case

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$134.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2PC-PINK

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, Pink Shaft, 2000/case

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$207.99

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Medline

SKU: MDS20211-INFANT

Medline Nonsterile Tongue Depressors for Infants, 0.375" x 4.5"

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$11.99 - $114.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2PC-BLUE

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, Blue Shaft, 2000/case

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$189.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2PR-BT

Puritan Sterile Double Rayon Swabs, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft, Transport Tube, 500/case

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$619.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2PC-YELLOW

Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, Yellow Shaft, 2000/case

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$207.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3316-H-BT-CASE

Sterile HydraFlock Flocked Swab, Mini-Tip, with Transport Tube, 500/cs

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$414.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3606-U-BT-FABUSA-F

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked DNA Free Forensic Swab, Elongated Tip, 500/case

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$819.99
Medline

SKU: MDS096-PINT

Medline Pint Size DenTips Oral Swab, Treated or Untreated, 500/case

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$78.99 - $137.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PVL1201-SAFE

Puritan 1 ml DNA/RNA PurSafe Transport Medium, 300/case

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$759.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-2WC-TT-FDNA

Puritan Sterile DNA Free Cotton Swab with Transport Tube, 500/case

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$799.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-3206-U

Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Elongated Tip, 500/case

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$239.99
Medline

SKU: MDS090600

Lemon Glycerin Swabsticks, 750 Swabsticks/case

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$99.99
Medline

SKU: MDS2020-6INCH

Medline Nonsterile Tongue Depressor, 6", Bulk and Individually Wrapped options

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$13.99 - $169.90

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P711

Puritan Junior Tongue Depressor, 5 1/2 x 5/8 in., 5000/case

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$149.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-1WA

Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Wood shaft, 1000/case

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$319.99

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Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P706

Puritan Tongue Depressor, 6 x 11/16 in., 1200/case

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$62.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: PVL1201-SAFE-H

Puritan PurSafe® 1ml Molecular Preservative and 6 in. Sterile Large Flock Swab, 300/case

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$1,139.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-825-1WCS-TT-FABUSA

Puritan Sterile DNA Controlled Cotton Swab with Transport Tube, Tapered Tip, 500/case

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$699.99
Puritan Medical Products

SKU: P25-806-1PA

Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft, 1000/case

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$334.99

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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.