Transport Medium for Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
VTM is suitable for collection and preservation of clinical specimens containing viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), Chlamydia spp., Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma spp. The transport medium can be used with swabs and aspirates and is available in a plastic, screw cap tube. The transported microorganism remains viable for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature. VTM does not contain guanidium thiocyanate.
- Storage at 10-25°C.
- Contains antimicrobial agents to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination, without affecting viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma or Ureaplasma.
- A pH indicator (phenol red) indicates the medium integrity during the shelf life of the product.
- Shelf life: 18 months
- The tube stands upright on the laboratory bench thanks to the skirted, flat-bottom, while the conical shape allows an appropriate centrifugation of the sample.
- 16x100mm skirted tube with plastic red cap. Sterile. 100/pack