SurfACE™ Boot Cover Swabs

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Description

SurfACE™ Boot Cover Swabs

Boot Cover Swab kits are sterile sampling devices used to sample poultry litter for pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella. The Boot Cover Swabs are made out of a 5.9” x 5.9” (15 cm x 15 cm) biocide-free cotton-polyester blend fabric sewn in a sock shape with an integrated elastic band sewn into the top in order to aid in securing it to the boot. Available dry or pre-moistened with either skim milk or buffered peptone water, packaged in a twirl–tie lab bag. The bags can be opened easily with attached pull tabs and include a label area for sample identification. Boot Cover Swabs are irradiated for proven sterility.

Microbiology	Bacterial, Indicator microorganisms, Pathogenic bacteria, Spoilage microorganisms
Technology/Application	Primary Production
Storage Temperature	15°C - 25°C
Product/Environment	Environmental Monitoring

Article number	Size	Quantity	Buffer	Packaging
10001904 (BTSW001BPW)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Buffered Peptone Water
10001905 (BTSW001DRY)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Dry
10001906 (BTSW001SM)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Skim Milk	1 swabs per bag
10001907 (BTSW022BPW)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Buffered Peptone Water	2 swabs per bag
10001908 (BTSW022DRY)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Dry
10001910 (BTSW022SM)	24 oz, 0.7 L Bag	100	Skim Milk
10006296	55 oz, 1.62 L bag	150	Skim Milk
10006297	55 oz, 1.62 L bag	100	Skim Milk

Procedure

1. Slip on disposable plastic overboots to prevent cross-contamination or use a dedicated boots from the target barn.

2. Tear open the Twirl-Tie™ bag, remove the swabs and place them securely over the boots. Handle the swabs wearing (sterile) gloves. Use fresh gloves for each sampling site.

3. Walk through the livestock facility according to your sampling plan. Return the swabs to the Twirl-Tie™ bag and label the bag with the sample details.

4. Roll the top of the bag and secure it with the wires. Keep it chilled (1 - 8 °C) until examination. If testing for Salmonella spp., samples can be stored at up to 25 °C for max. 24 h.