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PrimeStore® Molecular Transport Media (MTM) from VMRD

A Self-contained, ready-to-use system that allows for the stabilisation and safe transport of clinical samples at ambient temperature from the collection site to the laboratory.

What is Molecular Transport Media (MTM)?

MTM is a clear, colorless liquid composed of a proprietary blend of reagents for collection, transport, and storage of infectious samples for molecular applications. 

PrimeStore® Molecular Transport Medium (PS-MTM) is intended for stabilisation, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed nasal washes, nasopharyngeal swabs, and oral/throat swabs suspected of containing Influenza A virus RNA. PS-MTM is also intended for the stabilization, transportation, and inactivation of infectious unprocessed sputum samples suspected of containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA from human samples.

Features

  • Effectively disrupts/lyses lipid membranes
  • Inactivates infectious biological pathogens in samples for safe pooling, shipping, and handling
  • Complete inactivation of nucleases and proteases
  • Preserves and stabilizes both DNA and RNA even at elevated temperatures
  • Eliminates need for cold-storage and cold-transport since stable at room temperature up to 30 days
  • Compatible with spin columns and molecular bead extraction kits
  • Enables complex sequencing and RNA/proteomics analysis 

Specimen Collection Procedure

Non invasive collection of suitable clinical/biological samples including nasal washes and sputum samples. Collect clinical/biological specimens using standard clinical procedures.

Collection Notes

  • For MTB sputum collection, swirl a submerged flocked swab five times in clinical sputum sample. The volume of sputum sample absorbed onto a flocked swab is typically 0.1 to 0.2 mL.
  • Influenza specimens should be collected using a throat swab,NP swab, or nasal washing. Up to 0.5 mL of nasal wash can be added to each PS-MTM tube. A second sample should be collected if there is a requirement directed by protocol, state or federal law to submit samples to the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • If collection is by NP or oral swab, insert flocked swab containing collected sample directly into PS-MTM collection tube and break off excess swab handle at the indicated break point

To get a quote for the products or to place an order, please email sales@2BScientific.com