Virus Transport Medium RT

BM1673

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Dehydrated Culture Media products are formulated to supply the required nutrients to allow for the growth of microorganisms.

Used in combination with a variety of selective agents and incubation conditions a wide range of specific organisms can be isolated.

With careful raw material selection of the various media components E&O can ensure a consistent level of quality and performance.

For each formulation the necessary ingredients are accurately weighed, combined and blended together to produce a homogenous powdered product.

Virus Transport Medium RT

BM1673

Virus Transport Medium (VTM) is a balanced medium for the transportation of viral samples (with or without a swab).
The inclusion of Hanks balanced salt solution produces an isotonic medium with buffer capacity to maintain pH, provide essential mineral salts, and a visual pH indicator.
Bovine serum albumin is present to help stabilise virus particles.
Gentamicin & amphotericin B are added to prevent growth of bacteria and fungi that may be present in the specimen.

• 3ml in self-standing M043 Tube
• Aseptically filled
• Red cap with swab capture point
• Non-hazardous
• Storage: 2-25°C
• Shelf life: 365 days
• Diagnostic processing should commence within 72hrs of sample collection. Medium is suitable for analysis via molecular (eg PCR), cell culture and immunofluorescence testing procedures.

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Shelf Life
365 days
Storage Temperature
2–30°C

pH

7.2 ± 0.2

Appearance

Liquid
Colour
Pale peach/pale pink

Detailed performance specifications and Quality Control testing protocols are available in the IFU located in the supporting documentation section