VTM - virus transport medium
Supplier: LIOFILCHEM
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LIOF26490EA
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LIOF26490
VTM - virus transport medium
Media for Microbiology
Prepared Media for Microbiology
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.
- Storage at 10…25° C
- Contains antimicrobial agents to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination, without affecting viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma or Ureaplasma
- A pH indicator (red phenol) indicates the medium integrity during the shelf life of the product
- Shelf life: 1 year
- 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.
- 16 x 100 mm skirted tube with plastic red cap, sterile
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. Every tube contains 3ml of medium.
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