Discover CITOSWAB® VTM-N, the ideal viral sample collection and transport kit for analyzing viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza, and other pathogens. Each package contains 50 pieces, ensuring an adequate supply for laboratories and clinics. This kit is designed to facilitate the collection and transport of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples, ensuring that viral nucleic acid remains intact for subsequent analysis.

Product Features

• Package: 50 sterile swabs for practical and convenient use.


• Composition: The tube contains 3 mL of VTM-N, an effective solution with EDTA and guanidine salts to inhibit nucleases and denature proteins.


• Tube Dimensions: 16 x 87 mm, suitable for the safe collection and transport of samples.


• Swab Type: Nylon-tipped, designed for optimal sample collection.


• Swab Dimensions: Tip Ø 2 mm, shaft Ø 1 mm (70 mm) + Ø 2.5 mm (80 mm), total length 150 mm.


• Medium: 3 mL of VTM-N to ensure sample stability and integrity.


• Application: Collects samples from the nose and oropharynx, making it versatile for different analyses.

Advantages of CITOSWAB® VTM-N

• Storage: Can be stored at room temperature, simplifying logistics.


• Antibiotic-Antifungal Combination: The VTM solution offers effective protection against contamination, allowing for a variety of applications.


• Centrifugation: Standard transport tubes are also suitable for centrifugation, facilitating further analyses.


• Sufficient Volume: 3 mL of transport medium allow multiple tests to be performed on the same sample, optimizing resource use.


• Efficient Design: Swabs designed for effective collection of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples, ensuring reliable results.

Use and Applications

CITOSWAB® VTM-N is the ideal solution for clinical laboratories, hospitals, and research centers that need a reliable method for collecting and transporting viral samples. It is particularly useful in public health emergency settings, such as during COVID-19 outbreaks, where promptness and effectiveness in sample collection are essential for containment and diagnosis.

Conclusion

Choose CITOSWAB® VTM-N to ensure the highest quality and reliability in the collection and transport of viral samples. With its advanced formulation and practical design, this kit is an excellent choice for healthcare professionals and researchers.