Polyprobe™ sponge is designed for surface sampling and effective in hard-to-reach areas, the 20.3 cm long handle consists of a polypropylene holder with detachable handle that is adhered to a durable polyurethane sponge that resists tearing and fraying. Handle is packaged in a sealed 710 ml write-on bag and hydrated with 10 ml of HiCap™ Neutralizing Broth. Product is terminally gamma processed to guarantee sterility. Two-year shelf-life with ambient storage at 2-30 °C.