Environmental Testing Swabs

NRS II Transwab®

• Sterile, pre-filled Neutralizing Rinse Solution designed for environmental surface sampling
• Neutralizes a wide range of disinfectants to support accurate microbial recovery
• Suitable for post-cleaning verification in food and healthcare environments
• Ready-to-use with ambient storage and transport
• Rayon bud optimized for absorption and release of microorganisms
• Formulated in accordance with ISO 18593:2018
• Accurate fill volumes support reliable quantitative assessment
• Shatterproof, self-standing tube with leak-proof, high-visibility blue cap

Polywipe™

• Sterile, pre-moistened blue sponge swab for environmental surface sampling
• Suitable for food industry, HACCP monitoring, and infection control applications
• Supports surface sampling in accordance with ISO 18593 methods
• Ready-to-use with ambient storage and pre-moistened buffers
• Available in peel pouch or stomacher bag formats for efficient handling and processing
• Tamper-evident, irradiated packaging ensures sterility
• Sponge dimensions: 45 mm × 98 mm × 4 mm
• Optional 10 cm × 10 cm sampling template for standardized surface area testing

MOST COMMON BUFFER USES:

• Phosphate Buffer: General-purpose environmental sampling
• NRS+ (Neutralising Rinse Solution): Neutralization of disinfectant residues (recommended for post-sanitation testing)
• 0.9% Saline: Non-neutralizing applications
• Maximum Recovery Diluent (MRD): Carcass sampling and recovery of stressed organisms
• Buffered Peptone Water (BPW): Salmonella testing and enrichment workflows

Manufacturer

Medical Wire and Equipment (MWE)

http://www.mwe.co.uk