Special Features:

Sterile foam tipped buccal applicators, nonabrasive foam head, 13.6 ounces; the absorbent material is specifically designed for buccal cell and saliva collection; has an ejectable head that facilitates oral sampling and enables dna extraction directly from the swab head using standard purification; individually packaged

Properties:

A slender rod of wood, plastic, compressed paper and the like. It is used for applying medication to the nose, throat, or other cavities, or for cleansing by swabbing. It may be plain, or have a tip of absorbent material at one or both ends. For nondisposable applicators, see applicator (as modified).