Viral Transport Media & Saline Solution
Biomed Diagnostics
Made in the Oregon.
Following the CDC’s standard formulation for viral transport media and saline solution, Biomed has obtained authorization from the FDA to distribute two high-performing storage and transport solutions for SARS-CoV-2.
Description
Viral Transport Media or Saline Solution (0.85%)
Delivery
3-5 days
Ships from Oregon
FDA Status
Authorized under FDA’s Enforcement Policy for Viral Transport Media
Manufacturer
Biomed Diagnostics is an Oregon-based company that specializes in cultured media for clinical, veterinary, food, and environmental microbiology. FDA-registered with ISO13485 certification, Biomed’s has developed numerous CE certified products since 1989.
Validation
Designed per the CDC’s SOP for Viral Transport Media and Saline Solution
Unused media stable at room temperature for 12 months. Samples are stable at room temperature for 72 hours, and may be cryopreserved for longer periods of time.
Specifications
Intended Use
For the collection, preservation, and transport of SARS-CoV-2 clinical specimens to a testing laboratory. Transport media serves as a culture media for non-propagating transport of specimens.
Tube Type
10mL polystyrene plastic tubes with screw cap
Swab Types
Media does not come with swabs. May be paired with swabs we have available.
Volume of Media
2.0mL
Transport Media Type
VTM: sterile viral transport media with salts, antibiotics, and collection tube
Saline Solution: sterile 0.85% saline solution with collection tube
pH of Media
VTM: 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Saline: 6.5 ± 1.0 at 25°C
Storage Temperature
Cold or room temperature, 2-25°C
Media Type & Composition
VTM:
Sterile viral transport media with salts and antibiotics includes:
Hank’s Balanced Salts Solution (HBSS)
Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)
HEPES Buffer
Gentamicin Sulfate
Vancomycin
Amphotericin B
Saline Solution: 8.5g NaCl per 1.0 liter water
Media and Virus Stability
Unused media may be transported and stored at room temperature, 18°C - 25°C.
Shelf life of unused media is 12 months.
After collection, samples may be stored and transported at room temperature for up to 72 hours.
If samples must be stored longer than 72 hours, it is recommended to cryopreserve them at -70°C.
*Pricing, shipping, and delivery times are subject to change without notice.
