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Accurate diagnosis of infectious diseases depends on one often-overlooked step: how the clinical specimen is collected, transported, and preserved. For fastidious or fragile pathogens – bacteria that die quickly outside the human body – using a standard dry swab can lead to false-negative results. This is where Swabs with Amies become indispensable. Amies transport medium ... Read more

The collection of a clinical sample is only the beginning. A dry swab is essentially a death sentence for the collected sample. Swabs with medium, or transport media swabs, are an essential tool found in nearly all diagnostic and research labs. Because there are a number of different formulations, how does one select the appropriate ... Read more

For many women, the thought of a cervical screening test brings not just anxiety but an expectation of pain. This fear often leads to delayed or skipped appointments, putting health at risk. But does a gynecological exam have to hurt? Modern medical engineering says no. Thanks to advances in material science and ergonomic design, today's ... Read more

In any lab, be it clinical, pharmaceutical, or academic, having the right tools for the job is paramount to getting good results. One lab tool that has an important and crucial role is the centrifuge tube. One tube can be used to mix, spin, transport, and store the sample. Having an effective and efficient tube ... Read more

Venipuncture poses a challenge on its own and is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the medical field. It is especially challenging to perform on vulnerable groups. On most traditional blood collection devices, adults and elders will experience multiple painful attempts along with the development of anxiety. A solution to this is the ... Read more

In a contemporary clinical lab, the color of a blood collection tube is deliberately chosen and indicates a specific additive to prep blood for certain tests. Awareness of the color code is crucial for the healthcare practitioner since pre-analytical errors can occur, optimally yielding the expected results. The focus of this guide is the Non-Vacuum ... Read more