Soft-base shed cell collectors are forensic tools for microbial sampling on hard surfaces, using flexible bases to recover microbes while protecting surface integrity.
Core Content
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Design: Flexible silicone base with micro-textured sampling pad + lightweight handle for easy maneuvering.
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Usage: Press soft base on hard surfaces (glass, metal); swab gently in circles; transfer to microbial transport medium.
Key Features
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Hard surface adaptability: Flexible base conforms to smooth/lightly textured hard surfaces for full contact.
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Surface protection: Soft material avoids scratching delicate hard evidence (e.g., electronics, glass).
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Microbe retention: Textured pad traps microbial cells without damaging their structure.
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Sterile: Single-use packaging prevents cross-contamination in forensic sampling.
Application Scope
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Crime scenes: Hard surfaces like windows, metal weapons, electronics for microbial evidence.
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Biological threat cases: Sampling hard surfaces for harmful microbes in suspicious environments.
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Forensic labs: Processing microbial samples from hard evidence for identification.