Discover CITOSWAB® VTM, an innovative kit for the collection and transport of viral samples, designed to ensure maximum safety and reliability in testing for pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza and other viruses. Each package contains 50 pieces, making it ideal for healthcare facilities, laboratories and diagnostic centers.

Product features

• Advanced composition: The Hanks' salts solution, together with bovine serum albumin V and HEPES, preserves viral activity across a wide range of temperatures.


• Ease of use: Designed to simplify nucleic acid extraction and virus isolation.


• CE compliance: Ensures quality and safety standards recognized at European level.

Technical details

Tube dimensions: 16 x 87 mm

Swab type: Cottoned Nylon

Swab dimensions: Tip Ø 2 mm, shaft Ø 1 mm (70 mm) + Ø 2.5 mm (80 mm), length 150 mm

Medium: 3 mL VTM

Application: Ideal for nasal and oropharyngeal collection.

Advantages of CITOSWAB® VTM

• Room-temperature storage: Allows simple and practical sample handling.


• Antibiotic-antifungal combination: The VTM solution is effective against contamination, ensuring more reliable results.


• Versatility: Standard transport tubes can also be used for centrifugation.


• Optimal volume: 3 mL of transport medium allow multiple tests to be performed on the same sample.


• Ergonomic design: The swabs are designed for efficient collection of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal samples.

Use and applications

CITOSWAB® VTM is perfect for clinical analysis laboratories, hospitals and outpatient clinics, where it is essential to collect and transport viral samples safely and effectively. It is particularly suitable for diagnostic tests related to viral infections, ensuring maximum sample integrity during transport.

Conclusion

Choose CITOSWAB® VTM for a viral sample collection and transport kit that combines quality, safety and ease of use. With its advanced formulation and optimal technical features, it is the ideal solution for meeting the challenges of modern viral diagnostics.