Audience: Users of Starswabs II® Specimen Collection and Transport Swab System by Starplex® (Manitoba only)
Subject: Temporary Replacement of Starplex® Charcoal Swab by Copan TransystemTM Charcoal Swab
Overview: Dynacare has received notice that the Starswabs II® Specimen Collection and Transport Swab System (Amies Charcoal) by Starplex® is on backorder due to an increased demand for use related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The COPAN Transystem™ Charcoal Swab has been secured and its performance has been verified as a suitable, temporary alternative. There are no changes to collection or transport process when using the COPAN TransystemTM Charcoal Swab. Clients can request this replacement using the current Charcoal Swab code: GP#SWAB-CHAR.
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