UriSponge® FAQ

UriSponge® is an advanced urine specimen collection and transport device designed to simplify the collection process, preserve specimen stability, and enhance safety.

The system features a screw-cap tube with a plastic applicator stick and dual cylindrical sponges, simplifying urine collection. The device uses a unique, boric acid-free preservative blend to maintain specimen integrity for up to 48 hours and is compatible with automated laboratory workflows.

UriSponge® provides numerous advantages:

Workflow Efficiency: Simplifies collection with a dip-and-close design, reducing handling time and potential errors.

Cost Savings: Reduces dependency on consumables like suction needles, cutting down material costs and minimizing waste and waste disposal.

Automation Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with Copan’s WASP® automation, enabling high-throughput laboratories to maintain productivity and reduce manual handling.

UriSponge® streamlines workflows by eliminating the need for suction needles and vacuum-sealed tubes, which require precise filling to preserve the urine specimen properly.

The quick sponge absorption process reduces collection time and minimizes the risk of errors, speeding up laboratory workflows and improving overall efficiency.

UriSponge® reduces the need for additional consumables like suction needles and transfer devices, cutting down on material and waste disposal costs.

Its efficient preservative system, simple urine collection method, and lack of fill line also reduce the likelihood of specimen rejection, which can save time and resources.

Boric acid-free systems, like UriSponge®, are safer in the manufacturing process and the environment, avoiding regulatory hurdles, chemical handling risks, and logistical delays associated with boric acid.

UriSponge® helps ensure sample preservation without the need for refrigeration, maintaining sample viability for up to 48 hours.

Yes, UriSponge® can be stored at room temperature (20-25°C) or refrigerated (2-8°C), maintaining sample viability for up to 48 hours, allowing flexibility in transport and storage.

UriSponge® minimizes the risk of collection errors by eliminating the need for precise fill lines and using absorbent sponges, leading to fewer rejected samples and fewer repeat collections.

Environmentally, it reduces the use of hazardous chemicals, minimizes waste, and eliminates the need for additional materials like needles and straws. Additionally, its efficient design minimizes waste by removing the need for excess consumables like needles and transfer devices.

UriSponge® is fully compatible with laboratory automation such as Copan’s WASP® Walk-Away Specimen Processor, which automates specimen processing tasks such as planting and streaking.

This compatibility allows laboratories to incorporate UriSponge® into automated workflows, reducing manual handling and improving laboratory efficiency, particularly in high-volume environments.

Yes, Copan provides training resources to help laboratories implement UriSponge® seamlessly. Training materials, demonstrations, and ongoing support to ensure successful adoption and integration into your laboratory’s workflow.