title: Evaluation of Liquid-Based Swab Transport Systems against the New Approved CLSI M40-A2 Standard.
abstract: Following revised information pertaining to newer swab types and testing protocols in the new CLSI M40-A2 standard, we evaluated three liquid swab transport systems for the recovery of aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious organisms at room temperature and at 4°C. All tested liquid swab transport systems were fully compliant with the M40-A2 standard, with acceptable performance at both temperatures after the full specified holding period, using both qualitative (roll-plate) and quantitative (swab elution) methods.
authors: University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom.
authors: Nina
authors: N
authors: Gizzie
authors: University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom emmanuel.adukwu@uwe.ac.uk.
authors: Emmanuel
authors: E
authors: Adukwu
mesh_terms: D001420:Bacteria, Aerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003470:Culture Media; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media