As microbiology embraces automation, decentralisation, and AI-driven analysis, are you rethinking how specimens are collected and processed?
While swabs continue to play a vital role across diagnostics, certain testing scenarios call for alternative approaches, especially when precision, patient comfort, and automation-compatibility are key.
To meet the demands of both modern patients and modern laboratories, MWE offers a dual-path solution: the trusted SIGMA Range of automation-compatible swab devices, and SampleSUITE™ — a swab-free collection system developed by ConceptoMed, with MWE as the exclusive launch and distribution partner.
Swab-Free Where It Matters
SampleSUITE™ includes three innovative devices: SalivaPOD™, StoolPOD™, and CapillaryPOD™. Each is engineered to remove the need for swabs in specific specimen types. Enabling clean, precise transfer of the specimen directly into enclosed transport media.
With optional built-in filters and compatibility with most automation platforms, SampleSUITE™ offers a smart, ergonomic upgrade to support:
- Self-collection
- Remote testing models
- Decentralised clinical trials
- High-throughput, automated workflows
Explore the SampleSUITE™ Lineup
- SalivaPOD™
Designed for comfort and discretion, SalivaPOD™ collects 1ml of saliva via a straw-style inlet, with a visual floater to confirm adequate volume. Once sealed, the sample transfers automatically into the transport media. No manual decanting, no uncertainty. - StoolPOD™
Perfect for stool samples (even fully liquified stool samples), StoolPOD™ uses capillary suction to collect 0.3ml of sample and disperse it into media within a closed system. The optional integrated filter separates particulates from the liquid phase at the point of cap removal, optimising it for lab-ready processing. - CapillaryPOD™
For finger-prick blood samples, CapillaryPOD™ enables closed transfer of capillary-collected blood into inactivation media. Transferred safely and without mess. While it doesn’t include a lancet, its design supports automated processing and includes an optional filter to separate blood cells during prep.
Automation Compatibility Built-In
SampleSUITE™ devices are designed to drop straight into existing workflows. Each vial and cap meet the size and format standards used in many automated lab systems. The closed-transfer design enhances biosafety, reduces manual steps, and ensures consistent sample volumes. Thus, making SampleSUITE™ ideal for LIMS-based traceability and AI-supported diagnostics.
Whether you're managing a high-throughput lab or exploring self-collection kits for at-home use, SampleSUITE™ is ready to integrate.
Validated for Automation – Across Our Portfolio
While SampleSUITE™ offers a swab-free path to automation, many laboratories still rely on high-quality swab-based collections and MWE is ready for that too.
Our SIGMA Range of swab and transport systems is fully compatible with a wide range of leading automation platforms, including:
- BD Kiestra™
- Roche Cobas®
- Quidel Savanna
- And more…
With tube formats, cap designs, and media types engineered for precision and compatibility, the SIGMA Range ensures that traditional sample collection doesn’t slow down future-forward labs.
Whether you're automating MRSA screening, respiratory panels, or wound microbiology, the SIGMA Range delivers reliable performance in high-throughput environments.
Supporting the Future of Diagnostics
From public health programmes to decentralised trials, from automated high-throughput labs to patient self-collection, MWE’s specimen collection portfolio is built to meet the evolving demands of modern diagnostics.
Our SampleSUITE™ range offers a swab-free, user-friendly solution for remote and at-home sampling, while our trusted SIGMA Range delivers precision and reliability for swab-based testing. Both ranges are designed for seamless integration with automated systems.
Whether you're scaling up, diversifying workflows, or future-proofing your pipeline, MWE helps you stay ready, without having to choose between innovation and consistency.
Find out more. Explore how SampleSUITE™ complements your current portfolio and prepares your lab for what’s next.
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