The Sarstedt forensic swab was specially developed for the safe and contamination-free collection of forensic samples. It features a round cotton swab head and a wooden rod. It is packaged in a transparent polypropylene (PP) tube with an integrated venting membrane for passive drying of the sample material. A paper label for sample identification is pre-applied. The swab is ETO-treated, gas-sterilized, and complies with the international standard ISO 18385 , which is specifically tailored to the requirements of forensic trace evidence analysis. The aluminum-free blister packaging ensures that the product is completely free of metal contamination.
Areas of application
Forensic evidence collection
Taking DNA samples at the crime scene
Forensic investigations
Use in laboratories, forensic medicine and police
Dry sampling and storage of biological traces
Advantages at a glance
Swab head made of pure cotton – biologically inert and absorbent
Wooden stick – stable and easy to handle
Packed in tube with ventilation membrane for passive drying
With paper label for clear sample identification
Sterilized by ETO gas – hygienic and safe
Complies with ISO 18385 – for forensically flawless evidence recovery
Individually blister-packed, aluminum-free – no metallic contamination
Further information
The forensic swab is not a medical device and is not approved for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, but is intended exclusively for forensic use. The combination of controlled manufacturing, certified purity, and convenient handling makes it a reliable tool in evidence collection. Passive drying via the vented membrane minimizes the risk of microbial alterations and supports sample stability.
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SARSTEDT AG & Co.KG
Sarstedtstr. 1
1588 Nürnbrecht
Deutschland
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