BD Universal Viral Transport Vial 1 mL, 2 to 25°C For Directigen EZ Flu A+B and Directigen EZ RSV Test Kits - Box of 50 - 220244-BX

VIRAL TRANSPORT UNIV 1ML 50/BX

Features

• Sustains viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and ureaplasma in a single formulation
• Offers flexibility in transport temperature ranges-room temperature or refrigerated
• Suppresses bacterial and fungal contamination by incorporating antibiotics in the medium
• Preserves viruses and chlamydiae for long-term frozen storage
• Utilizes a phenol red pH indicator to ensure medium integrity at the time of specimen collection
• Available in 1 mL or 3 mL vials to allow for testing flexibility
• Flat-bottomed conical tube stands on the benchtop which reduces the risk of biohazardous spills
• Capture-cap on 3 mL vial eliminates the need for forceps to remove the swab and reduces the risk of contamination
• Scored swabs eliminate the need for scissors
• Acceptable transport medium for the BD Directigen EZ Flu A+B and BD Directigen EZ RSV test kits
• Able to be used with flocked swabs which feature nylon strands that use capillary action to absorb and elute the entire sample into liquid media