# Transport Media Viral Transport Medium Beige Tube Format

## Product Features

### Key Specifications
* Viral transport medium is for the collection and transport of specimens to the lab for the recovery and identification of viruses
* Viral transport medium consists of Modified Hank's Balanced Salt Solution, supplemented with animal protein and sucrose for virus stabilization
* Viral transport medium is for use with nasopharyngeal swabs and oropharyngeal swabs
* Selective agents are added to inhibit bacterial and fungal contaminants
* A buffer solution is used to maintain pH at 7.3 +/- 0.2; Phenol red is the pH indicator
* The medium acts as a cryoprotectant to ensure virus stabilization through freezing and thawing
* Tubes have a 15 mL volume, with a 3 mL fill, and have a beige cap
* Viral transport medium is contained within a tube: There are 20 tubes in a box