Swabs

Swabs

  • Puritan Medical Products 1806-WF Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Wood Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $9.99 - $184.99
    PurSwab 6" Cylindrical Tip Foam Swab Lint Free and Non-Abrasive Foam tips 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 and lint free...
    1806-WF
    SKU:
    1806-WF
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Wood
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
    $9.99 - $184.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile DNA Controlled Cotton Swab with Transport Tube

    Puritan Sterile DNA Controlled Cotton Swab with Transport Tube

    Puritan Medical Products

    $74.99 - $679.99
    Puritan DNA Controlled Cotton Swab Transport Tube keeps samples safe! DNA Controlled swabs are manufactured in a DNA controlled and monitored cleanroom environment. Suitable for use as buccal swab and for other cell collection for testing including DNA...
    25-805-1PC-TT-FABUSA
    SKU:
    25-805-1PC-TT-FABUSA
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Cotton
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.203 in. (5.156 mm)
    $74.99 - $679.99
  • 4321 Dynarex Jumbo Tip Cotton Swab, 8 in., Plastic Shaft 4321 Dynarex Jumbo Tip Cotton Swab, 8 in., Plastic Shaft

    Dynarex Jumbo Tip Cotton Swab, 8 in., Plastic Shaft

    Dynarex

    $7.99 - $73.99
    Dynarex 8" Jumbo Tip Cotton Swab Soft and non-abrasive Ideal for comfortable mouth and throat specimen sampling procedures. For general-purpose use, as a medication applicator, for wound dressing and cleaning, for specimen collection, and...
    DYN4321-SWAB
    SKU:
    DYN4321-SWAB
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    8 in.
    Tip Material:
    Cotton
    Shaft Material:
    Plastic
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Tip Diameter:
    0.47 in. (12 mm)
    $7.99 - $73.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Wood Applicator Sticks, 5.8 x .083 in.

    Puritan Wood Applicator Sticks, 5.8 x .083 in.

    Puritan Medical Products

    $10.79 - $199.99
        Puritan 5.8" Wood Applicator Sticks Straight, Strong and Smooth Multi-Purpose. Mix, Stir or Transfer - great for as an all-purpose stick for clinical, diagnostic, forensic, podiatry and long-term care settings. Also suitable for...
    807
    SKU:
    807
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Tip Diameter:
    0.083 in. (2.108 mm)
    $10.79 - $199.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Sterile PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Mini-Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $19.99 - $184.99
    PurFlock Ultra Flocked Mini-Tip Swab Ideal for rapid diagnostic testing! An ideal choice in a polyester flock swab with excellent absorption and elution of specimens. PurFlock Ultra's high purity characteristics makes it an ideal swab for various...
    25-3316-U
    SKU:
    25-3316-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:
    0.135 in. (3.429 mm)
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    None
    $19.99 - $184.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile  Regular Tip Rayon Swab with Transport Tube

    Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Rayon Swab with Transport Tube

    Puritan Medical Products

    $57.99 - $269.99
      Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Rayon Swab Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination Use in general-purpose cell collection, testing, screening. Also suitable for DNA testing. Made from finest USP grade rayon fiber, low-lint. Dry...
    25-806-1PR-BT
    SKU:
    25-806-1PR-BT
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Rayon
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    Yes
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.203 in. (5.157 mm)
    $57.99 - $269.99
  • Puritan Medical Products 3318-U PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Micro Ultrafine Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    PurFlock Ultra Flocked Swab, Micro Ultrafine Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $169.99
      PurFlock® Micro Ultrafine Tip Ultra Flocked Swab Ideal for rapid diagnostic testing! An ideal choice in polyester flock swabs with excellent absorption and elution of specimens. Micro Ultrafine tip minimizes patient discomfort during...
    P3318-U-CS
    SKU:
    P3318-U-CS
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Ultra Flocked
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.14 in. (3.556 mm)
    Break Point (From end of tip):
    3.94 in. (100 mm)
    $169.99
  • Puritan Medical Products 1506-PFB Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft, 1000/case

    Puritan Foam Swab, Cylindrical Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft, 1000/case

    Puritan Medical Products

    $209.99
      Puritan 6" Standard 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 and...
    P1506-PFB
    SKU:
    P1506-PFB
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 business days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
    $209.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Foam Swab, Rectangular Tip, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Foam Swab, Rectangular Tip, 5 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $16.79 - $299.99
      Puritan 5" Rectangular 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...
    1805-PF-RECT
    SKU:
    1805-PF-RECT
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    5 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.687 in. (17.45 mm)
    $16.79 - $299.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Rayon Swab, Regular Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

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

    Puritan Medical Products

    $14.79 - $139.99
    Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Rayon Swab Soft and Absorbent! Ideal for diagnostic specimen collection, DNA testing, wound treatment and application of medicines Made from finest USP grade rayon fiber, low-lint. Rayon Tipped swabs are soft and absorbent...
    25-806PR
    SKU:
    25-806PR
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Polyester
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.203 in. (5.157 mm)
    $14.79 - $139.99
  • Puritan Medical Products UT-116 Puritan UniTranz-RT, 1ml, Mini-Tip Puritan Medical Products UT-116 Puritan UniTranz-RT, 1ml, Mini-Tip

    Puritan UniTranz-RT, 1ml, Mini-Tip

    Puritan Medical Products

    $97.99 - $529.99
    UniTranz-RT 1ml Mini-Tip Transport System Capture more cells and transport safely! PurFlock Ultra's high purity characteristics makes it an ideal swab for various rapid diagnostic tests including, specimen collection, buccal cell collection, DNA...
    PUT-116
    SKU:
    PUT-116
    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
    $97.99 - $529.99
  • Puritan Medical Products 1506-PFB DM Puritan Wound Measurement DM Stick, Foam Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Wound Measurement DM Stick, Foam Tip, 6 in., Polystyrene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $26.99 - $479.99
    Puritan Non-Sterile Wound Measurement Device Disposable and cost effective Dedicated and accurate wound measurement device for pressure ulcers, stomach and surgical wounds. Used in Hospitals. Effective for podiatry, surgery; less risk of...
    1506-PFB-DM
    SKU:
    1506-PFB-DM
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.2 in. (5.08 mm)
    $26.99 - $479.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Foam Swab, Paddle Tip, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Foam Swab, Paddle Tip, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $15.39 - $279.99
      Puritan 6" Paddle Tip Foam Tip 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...
    1876-PF
    SKU:
    1876-PF
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 business days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Foam
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.188 in. (4.776 mm)
    $15.39 - $279.99
  • Puritan Medical Products 3140 Puritan Thin Paddle Tip Knitted Polyester Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Thin Paddle Tip Knitted Polyester Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $39.99 - $369.99
    PurSwab Thin Paddle Tip Knitted Polyester Swab Non-Abrasive knit - cleans safely! Thin tip gets into small places for cleaning. Non-abrasive, laundered, double-ply, knitted polyester swab with thin, flexible paddle tip. Lint free. Low in NVR's. Low...
    3140
    SKU:
    3140
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    No
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Knitted Polyester
    Shaft Material:
    Polypropylene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    China
    Tip Diameter:
    0.287 in. (7.29 mm)
    $39.99 - $369.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate (Nasopharyngeal) Swab, Mini-Tip, 5.4 in., Aluminum Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate (Nasopharyngeal) Swab, Mini-Tip, 5.4 in., Aluminum Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $37.59 - $339.99
    Puritan Sterile Calcium Alginate Mini-Tip Swab Non-Irritating nasopharyngeal specimen collection Sterile and individually wrapped. Calcium Alginate swabs contain no fatty acids and is bio-degradable. Non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Use in...
    25-800-A-50
    SKU:
    25-800-A-50
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Calcium Alginate
    Shaft Material:
    Aluminum
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.078 in. (1.982 mm)
    $37.59 - $339.99
  • Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft Puritan Medical Products  Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Sterile Cotton Swab, 6 in., Polypropylene Shaft

    Puritan Medical Products

    $14.79 - $134.99
        Puritan Sterile Regular Tip Cotton Swabs Individually wrapped to prevent sample contamination Suitable for specimen collection, wound dressing and cleaning, application of topical dressings and more. Sterile cotton swabs are individually...
    25-806-2PC
    SKU:
    25-806-2PC
    Availability:
    Ships within 1-2 Business Days
    Sterile:
    Yes
    Overall Length:
    6 in.
    Tip Material:
    Cotton
    Shaft Material:
    Polystyrene
    Anti-Static/ESD:
    No
    Transport Tube:
    No
    Country of Origin:
    USA
    Tip Diameter:
    0.203 in. (5.157 mm)
    $14.79 - $134.99

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.