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Principle
The Molecular Transport Medium is formulated with a detergent and a stabilizing base that inactivates microorganisms and ensures the preservation of nucleic acids at room temperature for up to 28 days or even for 6 months at –20°C.

Content
Conical bottom plastic tube with screw cap and leak-proof rings, DNase- and RNase-free, containing 2ml or 3ml of sterile MTM.

Features
1. Preservation of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) from viruses, bacteria and fungi.

2. Inactivates bacteria and fungi in less than 5 minutes.

3. Inactivates viruses instantly.

4. Stabilizes nucleic acids up to 35°C.

5. Suitable with PCR- and qPCR-based techniques.

Performance demonstrated for:

Bacteria:

Bacilus subtilis

Escherichia coli

Enterococcus faecalis

Listeria monocytogenes

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Salmonella typhimurium

Staphylococcus aureus

Streptococcus pyogenes

Fungi:

Candida albicans

Aspergillus brasiliensis

Viruses:

SARS-CoV-2

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Influenza A

Influenza B

Rhinovirus