Sample Carriers for Medical Laboratories

Analyzing medical samples (e.g., swabs, blood samples, scrapings) is one of the primary tasks in a medical laboratory. To ensure reliable, uncontaminated samples, specialized sample carriers are required.

Sample carriers are used, among other things, for bacteriological testing. The sample material (e.g., swab material) is cultured in a Petri dish and examined under a microscope after a specified period. They can also be used for blood tests, such as cell counts, including leukocyte counts using a counting chamber.

Swab Kits

Swab kits are used to collect samples from various body sites. For example, in gynaecology, they are used to obtain cervical cells to check for abnormal changes. The so-called PAP smear is a standard examination for women over 20 in Germany.

Swab kits are not limited to gynaecology; they are also used in other specialties to detect bacteria or abnormal cells. In ENT (ear, nose, throat) practice, throat swabs are commonly used to quickly and reliably detect streptococci.

Depending on the swab kit, the product either serves solely for sample collection or also functions as a sample carrier, allowing the collected sample to be transported directly to the laboratory.

Culture Media

Culture media enable rapid and reliable growth of bacteria and fungi for subsequent microscopic examination. Ready-to-use media, such as dip media, can be inoculated with sample material and incubated, or laboratories can prepare media individually using a carrier (e.g., Petri dish) and a nutrient medium. See our culture media selection for more options.

Sample carriers for culturing are generally sterile-packaged to prevent contamination from the environment that could affect test results.

Microscope Slides and Haemocytometers

The classic sample carrier is the glass microscope slide. It is used to examine all types of samples under a microscope. Whether blood, swabs, or scrapings – with a slide and a suitable cover glass, trained laboratory personnel can assess various changes and diseases in the sample material.

In the Microscope Slides and Haemocytometers category, you will find classic glass slides and cover glasses, as well as counting chambers for leukocyte counts, blood group testing slides, and a wide range of accessories for staining and fixing samples on slides.

Order Sample Carriers at Affordable Prices from Praxisdienst

In the "Sample Carriers" category, medical laboratories will find a wide range of products for sample collection, processing, and analysis. Whether Petri dishes, slides, cover glasses, culture media, incubators, or fixation sprays – Praxisdienst offers common laboratory items as well as permanent preparations at competitive prices.

If you have questions about a sample carrier or need a specific product not listed in our online shop, our customer service team is happy to assist. You can reach us by phone, email, or live chat.