Swabs

Swabs

  • Puritan Medical Products 1803-WF Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 3 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 3 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $8.59 - $159.99
      PurSwab 3" Cylindrical Tip Foam Swab Lint Free and Non-Abrasive Foam tip swabs are made from medical grade polyurethane foam with 100 ppi (pores per square inch) - shred resistant to stand up to the toughest scrubbing. Soft, non-abrasive...
    1803-WF
    SKU:
    1803-WF
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    3 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Wood
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.156 in. (3.963 mm)
    $8.59 - $159.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Plastic Shaft, Transport Tube

    Puritan Sterile Foam Swab, Plastic Shaft, Transport Tube

    Puritan Medical Products

    $63.99 - $299.99
    Puritan Cell Collection Foam Swab with Transport Tube Transport Tube keeps your specimen safe! Lab Recommended. Suitable for use as buccal swab and for other cell collection for testing including DNA. Sterile swabs come in sealed dry transport tubes...
    25-1506-1PF-BT
    SKU:
    25-1506-1PF-BT
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.14 in. (3.556 mm)
    $63.99 - $299.99
  • Puritan 710 Grape Flavored Tongue Depressor

    Puritan Grape Flavored Tongue Depressor

    Puritan Medical Products

    $7.49 - $129.99
    Puritan Grape Flavored Wood Tongue Depressor A kids favorite . . . Adults too! Precision cut and polished - uniform and clean. Made from Northern White Birch for high tensile strength. Kosher certified grape flavoring. A great assist for speech...
    710-GRAPE
    SKU:
    710-GRAPE
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Size:
    5.5 in. x .625 in.
    Flavor:
    Grape
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.625 in. (15.875 mm)
    $7.49 - $129.99
  • Teknipure TS-FS-3 Tekniswab Conical Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag Teknipure TS-FS-3 Tekniswab Conical Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Tekniswab Conical Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Teknipure

    $31.99 - $144.99
      TekniSwab Conical Tip Cleanroom Foam Swab Low particulates! Open Cell polyurethane foam has high solvent capacity and is non-abrasive. An ideal choice for critical purpose cleaning or sampling. Cleanroom compatible ISO class 4-7 (Class 10...
    TSFS-3
    SKU:
    TSFS-3
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    3 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Tip Diameter:
    0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
    $31.99 - $144.99
  • Teknipure TS-MW-6 Tekniswab Elongated Tip Microfiber Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag Teknipure TS-MW-6 Tekniswab Elongated Tip Microfiber Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Tekniswab Elongated Tip Microfiber Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 100/bag

    Teknipure

    $18.99 - $174.99
    TekniSwab 6" Elongated Tip Microfiber Swab Textured tip for Superior Cleaning! Double layers of mixed weave microfiber fabric (70% polyester/30% nylon) with patented textured tip design to eliminate contamination on surfaces. Non-Abrasive elongated...
    TSMW-6
    SKU:
    TSMW-6
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    MicroFiber
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Tip Diameter:
    0.263 in. (6.7 mm)
    $18.99 - $174.99
  • Puritan Medical Products LA-116 Puritan Opti-Swab Mini-Tip Swab, 1 ml Liquid Amies, 300/case Puritan Medical Products LA-116 Puritan Opti-Swab Mini-Tip Swab, 1 ml Liquid Amies, 300/case

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $379.99
    Puritan Opti-Swab Mini-Tip Swab with Liquid Amies, 300/case Maximize cell collection! HydraFlock provides superior collection and release of specimens. The unique microstructure of Hydraflock multi-length fibers increase the absorption and quick release...
    PLA-116-Case
    SKU:
    PLA-116-Case
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 business days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.15 in. (80 mm)
    Tip Diameter:
    0.135 in. (3.429 mm)
    $379.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $13.59 - $124.99
        Puritan Sterile Cotton Swabs Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination Suitable for Cosmetic Applications/tattoos, medication applicator, wound dressing/cleaning and specimen collection Sterile cotton swabs are individually...
    25-806-2WC
    SKU:
    25-806-2WC
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Cotton
    Shaft Material:
    Wood
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
    $13.59 - $124.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Rayon Swab, Mini Tip, 5.4 in., Aluminum Shaft .035 in. D.

    Puritan Sterile Rayon Swab, Mini Tip, 5.4 in., Aluminum Shaft .035 in. D.

    Puritan Medical Products

    $36.59 - $339.99
      Puritan Sterile Mini Tip Rayon Swab Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination! Ideal for diagnostic specimen collection, DNA testing, wound treatment and application of medicines Made from finest USP grade rayon fiber, low-lint. Rayon...
    25-800R
    SKU:
    25-800R
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    5.4 in.
    Tip Material:
    Polyester
    Shaft Material:
    Aluminum
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.078 in. (1.982 mm)
    $36.59 - $339.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Elongated Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $29.99 - $279.99
      PurFlock Sterile Elongated Tip Swab Higher absorption capacity! PurFlock swabs are a ideal choice in polyester flock swabs with excellent absorption and elution of specimens when high levels of absorbency aren't necessary. Ideal for PCR,...
    25-3606-U
    SKU:
    25-3606-U
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.219 in. (5.563 mm)
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    1.19 in. (30 mm)
    $29.99 - $279.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Opti-Swab Ultrafine Tip Swab, 1 ml Liquid Amies, 300/case Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Opti-Swab Ultrafine Tip Swab, 1 ml Liquid Amies, 300/case

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $389.99
      Puritan Opti-Swab Ultrafine Tip Swab with Liquid Amies Maximize cell collection! HydraFlock provides superior collection and release of specimens. The unique microstructure of Hydraflock multi-length fibers increases the absorption and quick...
    PLA-117
    SKU:
    PLA-117
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 business days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.94 in. (100 mm)
    Tip Diameter:
    0.14 in. (3.556 mm)
    $389.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Large Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $21.59 - $199.99
      Sterile PurFlock® Ultra Large Tip Swab Ideal for rapid diagnostic testing! An ideal choice in polyester flock swabs with excellent absorption and elution of specimens when high levels of absorbency aren't necessary. PurFlock Ultra's high...
    25-3406-U
    SKU:
    25-3406-U
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.212 in. (5.385 mm)
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.15 in. (80 mm)
    $21.59 - $199.99
  • Puritan 710 Cherry Flavored Tongue Depressor

    Puritan Cherry Flavored Tongue Depressor

    Puritan Medical Products

    $7.49 - $129.99
    Puritan Cherry Flavored Wood Tongue Depressor A kids favorite . . . Adults too! Precision cut and polished - uniform and clean. Made from Northern White Birch for high tensile strength. A great assist for speech pathologists or anyone working with...
    710-CHERRY
    SKU:
    710-CHERRY
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Size:
    5.5 in. x .625 in.
    Flavor:
    Cherry
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.625 in. (15.875 mm)
    $7.49 - $129.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in. Polystyrene Shaft

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $21.59 - $199.99
      Sterile PurFlock® Ultra Regular Tip Swab Ideal for rapid diagnostic testing! An ideal choice in polyester flock swabs with excellent absorption and elution of specimens when high levels of absorbency aren't necessary. PurFlock Ultra's high...
    25-3306-U
    SKU:
    25-3306-U
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.2 in. (5.08 mm)
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.15 in. (80 mm)
    $21.59 - $199.99
  • Puritan Medical Products UT-317 Puritan UniTranz-RT, 3ml, Ultrafine Tip Swab Puritan Medical Products UT-317 Puritan UniTranz-RT, 3ml, Ultrafine Tip Swab

    Puritan UniTranz-RT, 3ml, Ultrafine Tip Swab

    Puritan Medical Products

    $127.99 - $699.99
    UniTranz-RT 3 ml Ultrafine Tip Nasopharyngeal Swab Transport System Better cell collection! PurFlock Ultra's high purity characteristics makes it an ideal swab for various rapid diagnostic tests including, specimen collection, buccal cell...
    UT-317
    SKU:
    UT-317
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 business days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.94 in. (100 mm)
    Tip Diameter:
    0.14 in. (3.556 mm)
    $127.99 - $699.99
  • Teknipure TS-F-3 Tekniswab Micro Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag Teknipure TS-F-3 Tekniswab Micro Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Tekniswab Micro Tip Foam Swab, 3 in., Polypropylene Shaft, 500/bag

    Teknipure

    $31.99 - $139.99
      TekniSwab Micro Tip Foam Swab Low particulates! Open Cell polyurethane foam has high solvent capacity and is non-abrasive. An ideal choice for critical purpose cleaning or sampling. Cleanroom compatible ISO class 4-7 (Class 10 to 10,000)...
    TSF-3
    SKU:
    TSF-3
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    3 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Tip Diameter:
    0.125 in. (3.2 mm)
    $31.99 - $139.99
  • CT813 CleanTex CT813 91% Alcohol Swabs, 25/box CT813 CleanTex CT813 91% Alcohol Swabs, 25/box

    CleanTex CT813 91% Alcohol Swabs, 25/box

    CleanTex

    $26.99
    CleanTex WetSwab 91% Alcohol Swabs Clean those hard to reach places - Large premoistened foam swab. Multi-use. Cleans Roche Coaguchek Testers, tape heads, print heads, bar code printers, electronic components and more. CleanTex Alcohol Swabs...
    CT813
    SKU:
    CT813
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Alcohol Content:
    91%
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    $26.99

Swabs & Applicators

What is the most common types of swab?

Cotton swabs are the most common type used in homes, hospitals, and commercial environments. The material is highly functional, soft, and affordable. Labs and manufacturing facilities use cotton swabs for precise cleaning. Hospitals, long-term care centers, and other medical facilities use cotton swabs to test, clean wounds and apply ointment. Medical cotton swabs are made from pharmaceutical-grade cotton fiber.

Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies strives to provide your business with top-of-the-line swabs in bulk or small packs specifically designed to suit your individual needs. All our cotton swabs are made from pharmaceutical-grade spun cotton fiber and provide a soft, absorbent, and affordable option for many uses. It doesn't matter if you need a single 100-swab bag or several cases of 1,000; we can help you.

Where does the word 'swab' come from?

Swab has its origin in sailing, in which sailors would swab the deck. Swabs have come a long way since then. The inventor of modern cotton swabs, Leo Gerstenzang, was inspired at home when he saw his wife sticking cotton balls onto the ends of toothpicks and using this tool to clean out their child’s ears.

What are other popular swab materials?

It's essential to tailor your swab to your specific application.

Here's a list of common swab materials:

  • Calcium Alginate
  • Cotton
  • Flocked
  • Foam
  • Foam covered cotton
  • Knitted Polyester
  • Microfiber
  • Rayon
  • Polyester

Calcium alginate is ideal for specimen collection, testing, and screening. The fine tips and flexible handles make it suitable for collection. There are a variety of tip sizes, including mini-tips for nasopharyngeal testing. Pediatrics, ophthalmology, urology, gynecology, wound care, and veterinary care depends on calcium alginate swabs. The unique material contains no fatty acids and is bio-degradable.

Foam swabs are the ideal industrial swab because of their soft and non-abrasive nature, making them suitable for sensitive components. They’re also perfect for cleanroom use, as they feature thermal bonding to prevent contamination.

Rayon is a cellulose-based material derived from natural sources. Rayon is more absorbent than cotton, making them useful for specimen collection. Rayon's manufacturing process eliminates contaminants. Some prefer rayon instead of cotton in applications that are not concerned with leaving lint residue behind after collection or application.

What are flocked swabs?

Flocking refers to applying the multi-length fibers to an adhesive-coated surface; if a swab has flocking, it is a flocked swab. You would want to use a flocked swab to enhance your sample collection. All flocked swabs have definite advantages for a wide range of sample collection applications. We offer flocked swabs that have a manufacturing process unlike any other.

Our HydraFlock® swab is our high-performance product, specifically engineered for a wide range of biological specimen collection. Its unique three-dimensional microstructure design facilitates excellent specimen collection and complete elution, unlike any other swab on the market today. PurFlock Ultra®'s high purity characteristics make it an ideal flocked swab for PCR, molecular assays, DFA testing, forensic applications, and direct antigen testing. Its uniquely designed fiber structure accounts for better cell yield in the specimen with a limited sample size. 

These proprietary and patented processes allow our flocked swabs to help you collect and retain more specimens than your traditional spun-fiber swab made from cotton, polyester or rayon. Our ultrafine flock styles are commonly used for nasopharyngeal specimen collection, while the micro-ultrafine style is well suited for small cavities and pediatrics. Therefore, the very best Puritan flocked swab is the one that serves your specific needs for optimal collection flexibility.

Where can you buy swabs and applicators?

Harmony Lab & Safety Supplies is your trusted source for swabs and applicators. Choose from an assortment of shapes, sizes, and materials. We carry leading brands such as Puritan Medical Products, CleanTex, Tekniwab, Conventry, Chemtronics, and more! We are an authorized dealer and have decades of experience in the industry.