Copan Diagnostics™ SnotBuster™ Sputum Liquefying System

Description

• SnotBuster™ (a.k.a
• SLsolution) is a ready to use mucolytic agent for sputum samples with the principle active ingredient being Dithiotreitol (DTT) SnotBuster™ has been tested and validated for liquefying sputum samples prior to culturing for the isolation of bacteria and fungi without affecting the morphology, growth or microscopic staining and appearance of pathogens Liquid based system is easily handled by automated specimen processors and automatic pipetting systems, minimizing manual handling Easier, more consistent and reproducible specimen planting and streaking Simplify handling of challenging sputum specimens using the efficient Sputum Dipper™ tool, handles all types of sputum viscosity from liquid to very tenacious sputum samples The ingenious drill-shaped design of the Sputum Dipper™ allows laboratory technologists to easily manipulate and transfer a representative sample of sputum from the sample container to SnotBuster™