. Probe is packaged in a sealed 24-oz. (710 ml) write-on bag and hydrated with 10 ml of HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth. Product is terminally gamma processed to guarantee sterility. Box contains five foil pouches with 20 probes each for a total of 100 probes. Bags are 9 in. L x 6 in. W (23 x 15 cm) with a thickness of 2.5 mils (.064 mm). To use, tear open the top of the bag; squeeze out any excess neutralizing broth; swab the surface; insert the sponge back into the bag; and, while holding the sponge from the outside, unscrew the handle and discard. Drop the sponge into the bag, fold the top of the bag over three or more times, bend in the wire tabs to close, and send to a lab for testing.

*HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth is a trademark of World Bioproducts