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
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1. Slip on disposable plastic overboots to prevent cross-contamination or use a dedicated boots from the target barn.
![](https://geneq.com/image/catalog/Produits/Romer Labs/SurfACE-BootCoverSwabs-geneq-02.jpg)
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.
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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.
![](https://geneq.com/image/catalog/Produits/Romer Labs/SurfACE-BootCoverSwabs-geneq-04.jpg)
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.
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