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August 15, 2010 News Center - Survivor and donor add more to the registry
Puritan swabs used to swab the cheeks of potential bone marrow donors during a recent bone marrow donor sign up, click here to view story.

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In June, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Phase 6 alert level for the H1N1 virus. Puritan manufactures all swabs recommended by the CDC for H1N1 specimen collection including new and improved Puritan Flocked Swabs. Get consistent quality swabs for repeatable results from Puritan as well as count on availability and fast delivery...

Study shows Puritan’s foam swabs provide superior influenza detection
A recent study conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has concluded that Puritan's foam swabs outperform flocked swabs for detecting influenza. The study compared the clinical sensitivity and specifity of anterior nares specimens collected by a Puritan polyurethane foam swab vs. a nylon flocked swab. Samples of specimen were taken during the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 influenza seasons. Results showed that Puritan's high-absorbency foam swabs allowed a larger sample of reliable specimen to be collected using the Quidel QuickVue Influenza Test A & B.

Competitive Research Study shows Puritan’s foam swabs provide superior influenza detection. A recent study conducted by Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio has concluded that Puritan's foam swabs outperform flocked swabs for detecting influenza.