KWIK-STIK™ devices contain a lyophilized pellet of a

single strain of microorganism or a defined mixed

population of microogranisms. The selection of
KWIK-STIK™ microorganisms supports quality
KWIK-STIK™
Also for KWIK-STIK™ Plus & EZ-COMP™
assurance programs in microbiology laboratories
providing clinical diagnostic services and a wide Simply Efficient
variety of testing services.

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Tear off Pull-Tab portion on the label Pinch (once only) just below the
Tear open pouch at notch and and attach it to the primary culture fluid meniscus of the ampule found
remove the KWIK-STIK™. plate or QC record. in the cap to release the hydrating
fluid.

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IMMEDIATELY
heavily saturate
swab in the
hydrated
Hold vertically and suspension.
tap on a hard surface Crush the pellet
to facilitate flow of fluid and mix in fluid
through shaft into bottom using a pinching
of unit containing pellet. action.

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Using proper biohazard disposal,
discard the KWIK-STIK™.

Inoculate the primary culture plate(s)
by using pressure and rolling the
swab over one-third of the plate.
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IMMEDIATELY incubate the inoculated
Using a sterile loop, streak to
facilitate colony isolation. primary culture plate(s).

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