Transport Media Viral Transport Medium Beige Tube Format

Swabs sold separately

Hardy Diagnostics Viral Transport Medium is recommended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens for the recovery of viral agents including, but not limited to, Herpes Simplex Type I, Herpes Simplex Type II, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Echovirus, Adenovirus, etc

For use with nasopharyngeal swabs: Insert swab into the nostril parallel to the palate; leave the swab in place for a few seconds to absorb secretions

For use with oropharyngeal swabs (e.g. throat swabs): Swab the posterior pharynx, avoiding the tongue

All specimens should be shipped in compliance with all federal, state, hospital, or public health laboratory guidelines

Viral Transport Medium consists of Modified Hank's Balanced Salt Solution, supplemented with animal protein and sucrose for virus stabilization

A buffer solution is used to maintain pH at 7.3 +/- 0.2; Phenol red is the pH indicator

Selective agents are added to inhibit bacterial and fungal contaminants

The medium acts as a cryoprotectant to ensure virus stabilization through freezing and thawing