C-19 : Viral Transport Medium (VTM) for diagnosis
A Viral Transport Medium (VTM) following the WHO and CDC recommendations with or without swab.
The success of the diagnosis of (2019-nCoV) during the C-19 outbreak depends largely on the quality of the specimen and the conditions under which the specimen is transported and stored before being processed in the laboratory.
Viral Transport Medium (VTM) allows the safe transfer of viruses, chlamydia and mycoplasma for further research, including conventional cell culture methods, diagnostic tests, and molecular biology techniques.
Commercially prepared viral transport media are available in a screw cap plastic tube containing buffered proteins (serum, albumin or gelatin) and antibiotics. Antibiotics are usually incorporated into the viral transport media to suppress the growth of contaminating bacteria and fungi, so separate samples from the same site should be collected if bacterial or fungal cultures are also requested.
Our Viral Transport Medium is based on Hanks Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) with Calcium and Magnesium and contains heat-inactivated Fetal Bovine Serum, Gentamycin and Amphotericin B. The composition and the manufacturing of the Viral Transport Medium follow the WHO and the CDC recommendations.
The product is provided as a liquid in a sterile 13 ml flat bottom tube with or without a swab to provide a maximum range of possibilities to collect samples.
The VTM is available in 2 formats : Without and with swabs.
Description: Viral Transport Medium (VTM) Viral Transport Medium (VTM) with swabs
Product code: VTMK-49-3ML 49 vials of 3 ml + 49 swabs
Size: 49 vials of 3 ml 49 vials of 3 ml + 49 swabs
The kit is ideal for collection cells and microbiological specimen from nasopharynx. The swab is tipped with dedicated nylon-flocked material which presents exceptional recovery of specimen for it can effectively carry and release samples. Soft and flexible material provides comfort sampling. Samples can be stored in the transport tube for easy transport to a laboratory for analysis.
Medical devices for in vitro diagnosis. Read the operating instructions carefully.
VTM buffer contains a stable composition of proteins and antibiotics to reduce bacterial and fungal contamination. This medium is non-toxic and stabilized at a neutral pH similar to that of host mammalian cells. It is suitable for the collection and transport of clinically important viruses, including influenza and covid-19.
Storage conditions: Do not freeze the swab kits, please store at 2~25℃ before use. To achieve the best results of subsequent pathogen culture recovery, it is recommended to store samples at 2-8℃. If long-term preservation is required, samples should be frozen at -70℃ or below.
Information about orders:
4OO004 GB Viral Transport Medium (VTM) – 1.5ml 100 tests
4OO005 GB Viral Transport Medium (VTM) – 3ml 100 tests
