Artificial Urethral Swab Matrix – Liquid Matrix for Urethral Swab Samples, pH 6.0 BZ393
Product Code: BZ393
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone Artificial Urethral Swab Matrix BZ393 is a sterile, ready-to-use, preservative-free liquid matrix for urethral swab samples, at pH 6.0 ± 0.2. It is the fluid used to carry urethral swab samples: a liquid transport medium for the transportation and preservation of specimens, primarily urethral swabs.
A urethral swab is a test in which a sample of cells or discharge is collected from the urethra – the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body – with a small, sterile cotton-tipped or Dacron-tipped applicator. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis, for example to test for infections of the urinary or reproductive system such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia. BZ393 gives laboratories a consistent matrix for work with urethral swabs and for developing and testing the methods used on them.
It is supplied preservative-free, so that no preservative acts on the organisms in the sample. It has a 6-month shelf life unopened and should be used within 5 days once opened; a dried Powder Version Kit is available on request. The pH and the contents can be customized to the project. This simulated fluid is for scientific research and in vitro use only; it is not for clinical diagnosis or treatment. For the fluid around the urethra see Artificial Periurethral Fluid (BZ443); for urine see Artificial Human Urine BZ340.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Urethral Swab Matrix – The liquid that carries urethral swab samples
✅ pH 6.0 ± 0.2 – Customizable on request
✅ Consistent – The same composition in every batch
✅ Preservative-Free – No preservative to act on the organisms in the sample; 6-month shelf life unopened, use within 5 days of opening
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – No weighing, mixing or pH adjustment before the test
✅ Reproducible & Standardized – Consistent batch-to-batch composition for routine QC and inter-laboratory comparison
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🧫 Swab Transport Matrix
• Liquid medium to carry urethral swab samples
• Transportation and preservation of swab specimens in laboratory work
🧪 Method Development
• Developing and testing the methods used on urethral swab samples
• A consistent swab matrix from batch to batch
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear solution
- pH: 6.0 ± 0.2 (customizable)
- Composition: Liquid matrix for urethral swab samples; contents customizable
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid, preservative-free
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 6 months (unopened)
- Preservative-Free: This product contains no preservative, so that nothing acts on the organisms in the swab sample
- Powder Version Kit: Available on request – 2-year shelf life, easy to reconstitute
- After Opening: Use within 5 days of opening; handle aseptically, close tightly after use and do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment to the project requirement
- Contents to your specification
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a urethral swab?
It is a test in which a sample is collected from the urethra with a small sterile applicator and sent to a laboratory for analysis. BZ393 is the liquid matrix that carries such swab samples.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, it has a 6-month shelf life at 2–30 °C. It contains no preservative, so use it within 5 days once opened. A dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life is available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ393 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
📧 Email: info@biochemazone.com
🌐 Website: www.biochemazone.com
⚠️ For research, education, and in vitro testing only. Not for human or animal use.
