What are the advantages of Swab sampling?

Swab samples are taken from equipment as well as other areas. It is useful to take a sample of sticky material.

 Following are some advantages of this sampling technique.

• ·         Dissolves & physically removes a sample
• ·         Adaptable to a wide variety of surfaces
• ·         Economical & widely available
• ·         May allow sampling of a defined area
• ·         Applicable to active, microbial & cleaning agent residues.