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VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIUM, TUBE, 3ml

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/80583
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UNIVERSAL & VIRAL TRANSPORT MEDIUM

Definition

Viral Transport Medium for transport of specimens containing viruses (ex. COVID, Mpox, ...) from the collection site to the testing laboratory.

Specifications

  • 3 ml of VTM medium in screw-cap tube
  • 160 x 100 mm tube
  • Contains anti-microbial agents tp minimize bacterial and fungal contamination, without affecting the viruses
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Technical specifications

  • Medium Composition
    • Hanks' balanced salts
    • bovine serum albumin
    • L-cysteine, gelatin
    • sucrose
    • L-glutamic acid
    • HEPES buffer
    • vancomycin
    • amphotericin B
    • colistin
    • phenol red

Instructions for use

Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.

Storage

  • Temperature between 2 and 25°C but variable between manufacturers
  • Do not overheat or freeze prior to use
  • The product must be stored in its original packaging
  • Shelf life: 16 to 18 months
  • Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life

MSF requirements

Sample collection and storage of the sample during transport to the laboratory, for suspiscions of viruses

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