{"product_id":"sos-cleanroom-3m-neogen-sponge-swabs-hydrated-sponge-with-10-ml-letheen-broth-hs10let","title":"SOS Cleanroom 3M \/ Neogen Sponge Swabs: Hydrated-Sponge with 10 mL Letheen Broth HS10LET","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #0b5aa2; background: #ffffff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; color: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Header --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cfe3ff; background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f8ff 0%, #ffffff 72%); border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 14px 12px 14px; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.2px; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e3M \/ Neogen Sponge Swabs: Hydrated-Sponge with 10 mL Letheen Broth — HS10LET (Case\/100)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eReady-to-use surface sampling sponge • 10 mL Letheen Broth (quat neutralization) • Biocide-free cellulose sponge • Durable for scrubbing • Gamma-irradiated • ISO 9001:2008 • Intended strictly for laboratory use\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Published case info --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Quantity Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e100 Hydrated-Sponges Per Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3M Hydrated-Sponge with 10 mL Letheen Broth (HS10LET)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reliable, ready-to-use option for \u003cstrong\u003eenvironmental surface sampling\u003c\/strong\u003e and microbiological monitoring. Designed to reduce handling time and minimize waste, this hydrated sponge format supports efficient sampling workflows in laboratory and field environments—without compromising sample integrity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Letheen Broth --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWhy Letheen Broth matters (quat environments)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eEach sponge is pre-hydrated with \u003cstrong\u003e10 mL Letheen Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a diluent formulated to neutralize \u003cstrong\u003equaternary ammonium compounds (quats)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This makes HS10LET ideal for hygiene swabbing and environmental monitoring where disinfectant residues may interfere with organism recovery and downstream results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Sponge + bag --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eSponge + sample bag configuration (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eHS10LET uses a durable, absorbent \u003cstrong\u003ebiocide-free cellulose sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to withstand scrubbing while helping maintain organism viability. The sponge is housed in a \u003cstrong\u003e5\" × 9\" 3M Sample Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e (holds up to \u003cstrong\u003e30 oz \/ 0.89 L\u003c\/strong\u003e) with a blue top, wire tie for secure closure, and a writable white panel to document sample source, date, and time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hold time --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eOrganism viability \/ refrigerated hold time (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eThe biocide-free sponge format is described as maintaining microorganism viability for up to \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e under refrigeration for \u003cstrong\u003eSalmonella\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eE. coli\u003c\/strong\u003e, and up to \u003cstrong\u003e72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eListeria\u003c\/strong\u003e—supporting sample transport and scheduling discipline in high-throughput programs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quality --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDecontamination + quality (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eBoth sponge and sample bag are \u003cstrong\u003egamma-irradiated\u003c\/strong\u003e for decontamination to support long shelf life and organism viability. The product is \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured in the USA using globally sourced materials\u003c\/strong\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001:2008\u003c\/strong\u003e certified, and is \u003cstrong\u003eintended strictly for laboratory use\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Benefits --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eBenefits (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use, pre-hydrated sponges for easy and convenient environmental and food sample collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable sponge withstands scrubbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSponge bag with write-on label for ease in labeling samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecontaminated through gamma irradiation to maintain organism viability and long shelf life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Documents --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eDocuments (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrated-Sponge - Compatibility with VIDAS and BAX Performance Summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrated-Sponge - Listeria recovery after extended refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrated-Sponge - Product Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrated-Sponge with Letheen Broth - Product MSDS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Recommended Industry \/ Test Type --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eRecommended industry \/ test type (published)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended industry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beverage \u0026amp; Bottled Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Environmental Test, Food \u0026amp; Beverage Test\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e6eefc; margin: 12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Recommended pairings --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 800; color: #0b5aa2; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eRecommended pairings (common workflow add-ons)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 18px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFollow-up on seams:\u003c\/strong\u003e After broad sponge sampling, use swab samplers for gasket lines, hinges, and tight interfaces where harborage points often persist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutralizer matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use Letheen formats specifically in areas exposed to quat sanitizers where neutralization is required to protect recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled-area support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforce adjacent controlled spaces (QA labs, controlled staging) with Texwipe cleanroom wipers and swabs to reduce recontamination around verification activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eIf you have any questions please email us at \u003cstrong\u003eSales@SOSsupply.com\u003c\/strong\u003e or give us a call at \u003cstrong\u003e(214) 340-8574\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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