BD Affirm VPIII Ambient Transport System is a vaginal swab transport kit designed to move specimens from the exam room to the lab without refrigeration. Used in OB/GYN clinics, urgent care, and women’s health programs, this ambient temperature transport system preserves sample integrity for the BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test, which detects Candida, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas. A closed, leak-resistant collection tube and clear patient labeling support reliable chain-of-custody during courier pickup and processing.
Each tray provides a sterile swab, translucent collection tube with natural cap, transfer dropper, and patient label. Specimens remain viable for up to 72 hours at 15–30 °C, which simplifies room-temperature storage and transport in routine workflows, and for up to 4 hours at 2–8 °C when short-term refrigeration is preferred. The kit streamlines point-of-care specimen collection, reduces cold-chain steps, and helps labs receive stable samples ready for BD Affirm testing.
Features and Benefits
- Ambient temperature vaginal specimen transport for women’s health testing
- Supports BD Affirm VPIII detection of Candida, Gardnerella, and Trichomonas
- Room-temperature stability up to 72 hours; short-term refrigerated stability up to 4 hours
- Closed, leak-resistant tube and included patient label promote traceability and safety
- Single-use, sterile components help maintain specimen quality and reduce contamination risk
- Ready-to-use kit format streamlines point-of-care collection and lab intake
Specifications
- Manufacturer: BD
- Brand: Affirm VPIII
- Application: Vaginal specimen collection and ambient transport kit
- Collection Type: Sterile swab
- Container Type: Translucent collection tube with natural cap
- Included Components: Swab, tube with cap, transfer dropper, patient label
- Compatibility: BD Affirm VPIII Microbial Identification Test
- Stability: Up to 72 hours at 15–30 °C; up to 4 hours at 2–8 °C
- Volume: 0.3 mL
- Sterility: Sterile, single use
- Item Number: 446255
