BD Universal Viral Transport Standard and Combo Kits

Description

• For the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasmas or ureaplasmas from the collection site to the testing laboratory
• System can be processed using standard clinical laboratory operating procedures for viral, chlamydial, mycoplasmal and ureaplasmal culture
• Includes a universal transporting medium that is room temperature stable, which can sustain viability (and infectivity) of a plurality of organisms during transit to the testing laboratory
• Medium includes protein for stabilization, antibiotics to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination, and a buffer to maintain a neutral pH
• Need for refrigerated storage and transport on ice is eliminated, decreasing the prevalence of specimen rejection and eliminating messy specimen transport Feature a unique blend of antimicrobics that target and suppress bacterial and fungal contamination and are not harmful to viruses, chlamydiae , mycoplasmas or ureaplasmas Clinical pathogens are maintained, while growth of contaminants is inhibited Preserves viruses and chlamydiae when stored frozen with the presence of a cryoprotectant Provided with labeled capture-cap vials designed for transport of the clinical sample System is also supplied as a sample collection kit that comprises a package containing one capture-cap vial of medium and a peel pouch incorporating sterile polyester or nylon flocked specimen collection swabs, with scored shafts for easy breakage Capture-cap is designed to secure the shaft of the swab sample to the cap, eliminating use of forceps to remove swab in the laboratory