Saline is commonly used for swabs in microbiology and clinical applications because it
provides an isotonic environment that preserves cell integrity
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Saline keeps the swab moist, preventing the sample from drying out, which helps in
recovering microorganisms or cells during testing.
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It doesn’t kill or alter the microorganisms, ensuring an accurate sample for culturing or
analysis.
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Being isotonic (same salt concentration as cells or tissues), saline prevents osmotic stress that
could damage the microorganisms or cells being collected.
