Rapid identification of patients colonized with carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is essential to prevent introduction and the spread of CPE in the hospital. This article presents…
As molecular diagnostics continue to expand across clinical microbiology, laboratories require specimen collection devices that are compatible with both culture-based and PCR workflows. Evaluatio…
Accurate and rapid MRSA detection depends on specimen collection devices that are compatible with both molecular and conventional laboratory workflows. This validation study demonstrated that SIG…
To prevent the spread of carbapenemase-producing bacteria, a fast and accurate detection of patients carrying these bacteria is extremely important. The Check-Direct CPE assay (Check-Points, Wage…
Using MWE POLYWIPE™ for intensive environmental sampling of hospital curtains in the vicinity of patients with symptomatic Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), contamination was detected on…
A structured environmental audit of hospital mattresses was undertaken using POLYWIPE™ sponge sampling across 13 wards, generating 130 surface specimens for Clostridioides difficile screening. T…
"A formal microbiological quality assurance programme was established to evaluate the effectiveness of decontamination processes applied to Protean Floor-Level hire beds supplied by Bartrams Heal…
A two-phase service evaluation assessed contamination of staff badges and lanyards (B&L) in operating theatres using whole-surface POLYWIPE™ sampling and culture with MALDI-TOF identification. In…
This study evaluated SIGMA-FECAL TRANSWAB® and SIGMA-FECAL TRANSWAB® PF for compatibility with the BD MAX™ Enteric Parasite Panel for molecular detection of Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium us…
This study evaluated a new liquid faecal swab system (Medical Wire & Equipment) for compatibility with multiple Clostridium difficile diagnostic assays, including toxin A/B ELISA, GDH testing, an…
Neisseria gonorrhoeae viability was assessed in the SIGMA-VCM™ transport system under room temperature and refrigerated conditions in accordance with CLSI M40-A protocols. A quantified inoculum w…
Bacterial entrapment within microbiological transport systems prior to inoculation can reduce diagnostic sensitivity. Newer transport designs, such as polyurethane foam–based systems (e.g. MWE Σ-…
SIGMA-VIROCULT® transport swabs demonstrate effective preservation of viral viability under CLSI M40-A conditions, maintaining infectivity of Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) and Adenovirus for up…
Σ -VIROCULT® with foam swab transport systems were evaluated for their ability to preserve Influenza A (H3N2) during transport delays of up to four days. Following storage at room temperature and…
Performance of a novel SIGMA-swab transport system for wound specimens was assessed by measuring recovery and viability of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bac…
Gram stain slide quality was assessed across five different swab transport systems using control strains of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria to determine the impact of transport format on…
AdenovirusHerpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1)Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2)Influenza A virusParainfluenza virusRhinovirus
SIGMA-VIROCULT® swab transport systems demonstrate effective preservation of multiple clinically relevant viruses, including Influenza A virus, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Rhinovirus and Her…
Microbiological screening of 1,687 reusable low-airloss therapeutic beds assessed the effectiveness of an updated decontamination process using whole-surface POLYWIPE™ sponge sampling with broth…
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