Transport Media Viral Transport Medium Beige Tube Format
- Viral transport medium is for the collection and transport of specimens to the lab for the recovery and identification of viruses
- Viral transport medium consists of Modified Hank's Balanced Salt Solution, supplemented with animal protein and sucrose for virus stabilization
- Viral transport medium is for use with nasopharyngeal swabs and oropharyngeal swabs
- Selective agents are added to inhibit bacterial and fungal contaminants
- A buffer solution is used to maintain pH at 7.3 +/- 0.2; Phenol red is the pH indicator
- The medium acts as a cryoprotectant to ensure virus stabilization through freezing and thawing
- Tubes have a 15 mL volume, with a 3 mL fill, and have a beige cap
- Viral transport medium is contained within a tube: There are 20 tubes in a box
