Product FAQs

No, they are wrapped individually so that you only use those pipettes you remove from their individual peel pouches.

Pipettes are graduated in 0.5ml and have a total volume of 3ml.

The pipettes are simple to use.

1. Hold the bulb end of the pipette only, avoid touching the lower part of the pipette.
2. Put the tip of the pipette into the liquid you wish to test.
3. Press the bulb of the pipette to expel air.
4. Slowly release the bulb until the fluid rises to the desired volume
5. Transfer the fluid to the test kit, and press the bulb again to expel the fluid into the test kit.

The pipettes are supplied sterile and become non-sterile after use. Therefore, for microbial testing, each pipette should be used only once.

We supply in packs of 10, 100 and 500. If you require a bespoke size please let us know.

The shelf life will be indicated by an expiry date printed on each swab individual wrap. They will be supplied with at least 1 years shelf life remaining.

Swabs are designed to sample a variety of media, they can be used to sample:

• Corrosion deposits
• Soil samples
• Surfaces
• None liquid materials
• others

No, they are wrapped individually so that you only use those Swabs you remove from their individual peel pouches.

The Swabs are simple to use.  Best practice is as follows:

1. Hold the swab by the end of the shaft, do not touch the swab end.
2. Put the tip of the swab onto the surface to be tested.  Swab a defined area so that the results of tests from different areas can be compared.
3. Whilst rolling the swab backwards swab the defined area
4. Transfer the swab to the test kit, and rotate and agitate the swab within the test kit to transfer sample into the test kit.
5. Dispose of the used swab.

The Swabs are supplied sterile and become non-sterile after use. Therefore, for microbial testing, each Swab should be used only once.

Swabs are supplied in packs of 10, 100 and 1250. Other pack sizes can be supplied to order please request this at time of order.