Sampling swabs are used in various medical procedures to collect biological fluids for elution and analysis. Sterilization of these swabs is crucial to ensure that they do not pose any health risks to patients. Here’s how to sterilize sampling swabs: Ethylene oxide (EtO or EO) EtO is a sterilization method that utilizes medium temperatures between 99-145°F (37–63°C), which creates a …