Ruhof 345TK-2 Viral Transport Medium with Flocked Swab, 250/Case

Innovative Technology for Sample Collection & Diagnostics

Viral Transport Medium & Flocked Swab offered by Ruhof Corporation is for the collection, preservation and transportation of viruses, such as coronavirus (COVID-19).

Vial Features:

• 18 Month Shelf Life
• Room temperature stable
• Available in 3ml
• Provides a pH balanced environment
• A phenol red pH indicator provides a visual gauge of the medium integrity throughout the storage and life of the product
• Includes antibiotics to inhibit bacteria and fungal flora

Flocked Swab Features:

• Increased Assay Sensitivity
  Flocked Swabs are proven to elute >95% of the original sample rapidly thus easily resulting in improved assay sensitivity.
• Ergonomic and Anatomic Design
  For improved patient comfort and efficiency in cell specimen collection
• Simply Collect, Snap And Ship
  Peel open the pouch, collect the cell specimen and snap the applicator shaft into the Transport Medium or Cuvette-tube provided.
• Certified Free of Inhibitors and Interference
  Our flocked swabs are strictly sterilized and certified free of DNase, RNase and Human DNA and PCR inhibitors.
• Highly Suited to Automation
  Sample eluted in liquid format finally is accessible to Liquid Based Microbiology and automation in the laboratories.

Flocked Swabs collect and release more secretions and cellular material than traditional swabs

• Sample elutes instantaneously into medium
• Less QNS rejection with DFA
• Ergonomic, anatomic and quantitative
• Comparable results with nasal washes and aspirates

VTM is a versatile multipurpose transport for viruses

• Room temperature storage & specimen transport
• Active Medium

Cost-effective and multiple test:

• Enzyme Immuno Assays (EIA)
• PCR
• Nucleic acid amplification assays

Specifications:

• Vial (diameter x length): 15x95mm
• Medium: Viral Transport Medium
• Fill Volume: 3ml
• Swab: Nasopharyngeal flocked swab breakpoint at 100 mm