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FDA Clears UriSponge®: A Streamlined, Cost-Effective Solution for Urine Specimen Collection and Transport
Key Insights:
- FDA Clearance: The newly formulated UriSponge® is now FDA-cleared, affirming its reliability and effectiveness for urine specimen collection and preservation.
- Time and Workflow Efficiency: The dip-and-close design simplifies collection, reducing handling time and minimizing errors.
- Cost Effective: Reduces dependency on consumables like transfer straws and suction needles, streamlining processes and lowering material costs.
- Automation-Ready: Seamlessly integrates with full laboratory automation such as the Copan WASP® system, supporting high-throughput workflows in clinical laboratories.
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November 14, 2023
FAQ’s
UriSponge® FAQ
Explore the UriSponge® FAQ page to learn about our advanced, boric acid-free urine specimen preservation and transport system. Discover its uses, safety features, operational benefits, and how it streamlines workflows for modern laboratories.
WASPLab® FAQ
The WASPLab® FAQ is an extensive resource that offers in-depth information about Copan's cutting-edge automated digital microbiology platform, addressing essential aspects such as system features, benefits, technical details, workflow optimization, artificial intelligence integration, customization options, and return on investment.
WASP® FAQ
The WASP® FAQ is a comprehensive guide that provides detailed information about Copan's automated microbiology specimen processing system, covering key topics such as capabilities, advantages, technical specifications, quality control, integration, and cost considerations.
UniVerse® FAQ
This FAQ provides detailed insights into the COPAN UniVerse® system, a cutting-edge automated platform for molecular sample preparation. It covers key aspects such as functionality, applications, benefits, compatibility, and technical specifications, offering a thorough understanding of how UniVerse® enhances laboratory operations and efficiency.
Colibrí™ FAQ
Explore Copan's Colibrí™ system for automated colony picking and MALDI-TOF/AST sample prep. Learn how Colibrí integrates with WASPLab® and PhenoMATRIX®, improves lab efficiency, and ensures traceability. Get answers to common questions in our detailed Colibrí FAQ.
FLOQSwabs® FAQ
This FAQ page provides information about flocked swabs, including what they are, how they were invented by Copan, why Copans's FLOQSwabs® are superior, the research backing their performance and use for flu and COVID-19 testing.
eNAT® FAQ
This FAQ page provides information on eNAT®, a sample collection and transport system that stabilizes and preserves nucleic acids for molecular testing, covering topics such as what eNAT® is, how it works, applications, compatibility, and availability.
ESwab® FAQ
This FAQ page provides information on ESwab®, a liquid-based multipurpose collection and transport system for microbiology specimens, covering topics such as what ESwab® is, how to use it, what it supports, stability requirements, applications, and availability.
UTM® FAQ
This FAQ page provides information on UTM®, a viral transport medium. Topics covered include what UTM® is, how it is used, what is in the formulation, viability duration, and availability.
PodSwab™ FAQ
This FAQ covers key questions about how PodSwab™ works and the science behind pooled testing. We explain what PodSwab™ is, how sample pooling allows efficient use of tests, directions for use, and how to set up a program.
FecalSwab® FAQ
This FAQ page provides information on FecalSwab®, a collection, transport and processing system for enteric bacteria. It covers topics such as what FecalSwab® is, how to use it, applications, and availability.
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Research Roundup
Dive into the articles below for research related to COPAN products as well as many other aspects of sample collection and transport, automation, food and pharmaceutical testing, forensic and genetic collection and more!
Research RoundUp: FecalSwab® and Molecular Testing
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Research Roundup: ASM Microbe 2022 Scientific Posters on Colibrí®
June 28, 2022
Research Roundup: ESwab® Can Do All That?!
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March 12 - 16, 2024
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