The specific applications of the iClean® nylon sampling swab are as follows:

Clinical Diagnosis Field

• Virus Detection
  It can be used for sampling from the throat and nasal cavity for respiratory and intestinal viruses such as influenza virus, swine influenza virus, avian influenza virus, hand-foot-and-mouth disease virus, monkeypox virus, etc., providing sample evidence for the early diagnosis of viral infections. It can also be used for sampling in nucleic acid testing or antigen testing of the novel coronavirus.
• Bacterial Detection
  In the processing of bacteriological samples, it can collect bacterial samples from parts such as the oral cavity, nasal cavity, throat, and wounds, which are used for bacterial culture, identification, and drug sensitivity testing. This helps doctors determine the types of bacteria causing the infection so as to select appropriate antibiotics for treatment.
• Cell Detection
  It is suitable for virological cell culture and cytological detection. It can collect human epithelial cells, etc., which are used for observing cell morphology, detecting the virus infection situation within cells, and conducting cytopathological analysis, etc., assisting in the diagnosis of diseases such as tumors and viral infectious diseases.
• Immunological Detection
  In enzyme immunoassay, it can collect samples containing antigens or antibodies. For example, samples such as blood, saliva, and nasal secretions are collected to detect specific antibodies or antigens in them, which are used for the immunodiagnosis of diseases, such as detecting hepatitis B surface antigen, AIDS antibodies, etc.
• Molecular Diagnosis
  It is often used in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and molecular diagnosis-based tests. The collected samples can be used to detect the nucleic acid sequences of pathogens, mutations or polymorphisms of human genes, etc., providing a basis for the genetic diagnosis of diseases, screening of genetic diseases, etc.

Forensic Identification Field

It can be used to collect biological samples at crime scenes, such as bloodstains, semen, saliva, hair follicle cells at the root of hair, etc. Through DNA analysis of these samples, it can be used for individual identification, paternity testing, screening of criminal suspects, etc., providing scientific evidence for the detection and trial of judicial cases.

Scientific Research Field

In biological and medical scientific research, it can be used to collect various biological samples, such as collecting animal tissue cells, plant cells, and microbial samples, etc. These samples are used for basic scientific research work such as studying the physiological functions of cells, gene expression, the interaction between viruses and cells, and the classification and identification of microorganisms.