Serum collection kit SCK-GTM

saliva

The product is intended to collect a sample of the saliva or mucous membranes in the patient's mouth to test for virus (ex. Covid-19), chlamydia, mycoplasma and l 'ureaplasma. It is suitable for different RT PCR instruments. Performance Universal Transport Medium consist of modified Hank's balanced salt sol. supplemented with bovine serum albumin, cysteine, gelatin, sucrose and glutamic acid. The pH is buffered with HEPES buffer. Phenol Red is used to indicate pH. Vancomycin, Amphotericin B and Colistin are incorporated in the medium to inhibit growth of competing Bacteria and Yeast. The medium is isotonic and non-toxic to mammalian host cells. The presence of sucrose acts as a cryoprotectant which aids in the preservation of viruses and chlamydia if specimen are frozen(-70 ℃) for prolonged storage.