The Viral Transport Medium provides a pH-balanced environment and contains antibiotics to inhibit bacterial or fungal contamination. Microbeads inside the vial ensure more rapid sample dispersion and elution.

Hanks buffer creates a neutral environment, which helps increase the survival time and infection stability of the virus.

Product Description

Features of Flocked Swabs

1. Flocked Swabs-collect and release more secretions and cellular material than traditional swab
2. Sample elutes instantaneously into medium
3. Less QNS rejection with DFA+
4. Ergonomic, anatomic and quantitative
5. Comparable results with nasal washes and aspirates+

Cost-effective and multiple test

1. *Culture-all viruses, chlamydia, mycoplasma and ureaplasma
2. Enzyme Immuno Assays (EIA)
3. PCR
4. Nucleic acid amplification assays including chlamydia trachoma tis and neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ct/Ng)

NOTE:

It allows specimens to be stored at room temperature for 30 days without any change.

Regular & mini tube available in 3ml medium fill volumes

We produce virus sampling tubes according to the formula recommended by the CDC guidelines
We also produce virus preservation solution using an inactivated formula. Please confirm with us before placing your order
We have applications for viruses such as COVID-19, influenza virus, and hand, foot, and mouth disease virus

VTM Virus Sampling Kit with Oral Swab for COVID 19 Testing

VTM Virus Sampling Kit is a system with Universal Transport Medium, which is suitable for collection, transport, maintenance and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses, including  Coronavirus (COVID-19), chlamydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma organisms. The transport medium comes in a plastic, screw cap tube and maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature.

VTM Virus Smapling KIT

Features

• VTM Swabs are room temperature stable, also incorporates a cryoprotectant.
• Safe and reliable precision moulded breakpoint swabs with a capture cap which automatically locates the viral swab into the lid for transport.
• Formulation also includes antibiotics to inhibit bacterial and fungal flora.
• SAFE, SHATTERPROOF, STAND UP tubes with internal conical shape enabling centrifugation of samples.
• Rapid release and dispersion of sample material and virus particles during vortexing with three glass beads in tube.
• Available as filled Universal Transport Medium tubes in bulk or as patient sample collection packs with either Flocked Swab (regular or mini tip) or polyester fiber swabs.
• Suitable for nucleic acid amplification assays including Chlamydia Trachomatis / Neisseria gonorrhoea
• Suitable as a Virus collection and transport swab

Product composition

1. Sample collection tube 1 pc

Size of Φ16×100mm, capacity of 10ml. Tube body and cap are made by Polypropylene, No deformation after HTHP (121˚C, 15min), no embrittlement under low temperature (-196˚C). it can bear static extrusion and dynamic impact. Taper bottom design makes it bear centrifugation and shaking. Leakage proof.

2. Sample storage liquid 3.5ml

According to vast test of the influence to cells among Basic liquid, buffer system, protein stabilizer, freezing protective agent, amino acid, We summarize a formula which is most applicable for the virus storage. It can keep a high efficiency for virus storage, and largely increase the positive rate of virus culture.

3. Sampling swab 1pc:

Flocking Nylon swab, No toxic to the cells and virus. RNAse free. It can increase the collecting and releasing of the specimen in the largest degree, which can ensure positive result in PCR tests.The plastic sticker is unique designed make it easy to break off, No fragment when breaking off the sticker.

Manufacturer Certifications: ISO13485, NMPA, FDA, CE MDR, 510K

Manufacturer: Huachenyang （Shenzhen）Technology Co., Ltd.

Disposable samplers with VTM (Viral Transport Medium) are pre-packaged kits containing sterile swabs and vials with a liquid medium to collect, preserve, and transport viral samples, especially from the nose (nasopharyngeal) or throat (oropharyngeal), crucial for PCR, rapid antigen tests, and virus culturing, often with components like antibiotics and phenol red for stability. These kits are essential for diagnostic testing, allowing room temperature transport before refrigeration, and are used widely in clinical and research settings for detecting pathogens like COVID-19.

Key Components & Features
Vial: Plastic tube (e.g., 5mL or 10mL) with a secure cap to prevent leakage.
VTM: The liquid medium, often Hanks’ Balanced Salt Solution with serum, antibiotics (to prevent bacterial contamination), and Phenol Red (pH indicator).

Swabs: Individually wrapped, sterile swabs (nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal) for sample collection.
Packaging: Sterile, often in bulk packs (e.g., 10 vials/pack) or individual
packs (1 vial + 1 swab).
How They’re Used
Collection: A healthcare professional uses the sterile swab to collect a sample from the patient’s nose or throat.
Swab Insertion: The swab is then placed into the vial, immersing the tip in the VTM.

Transportation: The sealed vial can be stored at room temperature (for a period) or refrigerated (2-8°C) for transport to a lab.
Analysis: In the lab, the VTM preserves the viral genetic material, allowing for various downstream tests like PCR, antigen tests, or virus culture.

Why They’re Important
Sample Integrity: Keeps viruses viable for testing.
Convenience: Ready-to-use, sterile, and stable for transport.
Versatility: Supports multiple testing methods (molecular, rapid, culture).

Product Detail

Description
Disposable Sampler, 10 mL Vial with 3 mL VTM, with Individually Wrapped and Sterile Oropharyngeal Swabs

Description
Disposable Sampler, 5 mL Vial with 2.5 mL VTM,10 Vials/pk, 100 Vials/cs

Description
Disposable Sampler, 10 mL Vial with 3 mL VTM, 10 Vials/pk, 100 Vials/cs

Specialized nutrient medium

Viral Transport Media (VTM) is a specialized nutrient medium that keeps viral specimens stable and viable during their travel from the collection site to the laboratory. Its major function is to prevent desiccation, preserve virus genetic material, and aid in downstream diagnostic procedures.

Composition specifications: Nasal swab, throat swab, oropharyngeal swab, nasopharyngeal swab
Sampling tube specifications: 10ml sampling tube, 7ml sampling tube, 5ml sampling tube, configured according to customer requirements.

Virus Transport Medium OP Kit

VTM Kits are stored at room temperature with a shelf life of 24 months

Application:
For clinical influenza, avain influenza (such as H7N9), hand-foot-mouth disease, measles and other virus samples such as mycoplasma, urea plasma, chlamydia collection and transportation.

Ingredients:
Water, Sucrose, Glycerol (substance with a Community workplace exposure limit), Sodium Chloride, 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, sodium salt, hydrate (2:6:11), Sodium N-lauroylsarcosinate, Phenol Red, Glucose

For in vitro diagnosis only. Wear gloves and masks when collecting. Do not touch swab if the swab tip came into contact with transport media. Do not use if expired, turbid, or leaking. Do not use if any damage occurs to the package.

Specifications of Non-inactivated Viral Transport Medium

We offer a variety of sample collection tubes, including FDA-approved tubes, saline solution tubes, VTM tubes, and AMIES tubes. Please contact the factory for more information.

The Viral Transport Medium provides a pH-balanced environment and contains antibiotics to inhibit bacterial or fungal contamination. Microbeads inside the vial ensure more rapid sample dispersion and elution.

Hanks buffer creates a neutral environment, which helps increase the survival time and infection stability of the virus.

Product Description

Features of Flocked Swabs

1. Flocked Swabs-collect and release more secretions and cellular material than traditional swab
2. Sample elutes instantaneously into medium
3. Less QNS rejection with DFA+
4. Ergonomic, anatomic and quantitative
5. Comparable results with nasal washes and aspirates+

Cost-effective and multiple test

1. *Culture-all viruses, chlamydia, mycoplasma and ureaplasma
2. Enzyme Immuno Assays (EIA)
3. PCR
4. Nucleic acid amplification assays including chlamydia trachoma tis and neisseria gonorrhoeae (Ct/Ng)

NOTE:

It allows specimens to be stored at room temperature for 30 days without any change.

Regular & mini tube available in 3ml medium fill volumes

We offer both inactivated and non-inactivated virus sampling tubes for collecting samples of influenza, COVID-19, hand, foot, and mouth disease, and other viruses. We provide nasal swabs, throat swabs, nasopharyngeal swabs, and oropharyngeal swabs. We have 3ml and 10ml virus preservation solutions available. We support various OEM and ODM customizations. Please contact us for inquiries; we are the original manufacturer.

Features and Benefits
Ensure the stability and viability of viruses, chlamydia, and mycoplasma.
Manufactured based on CDC formula.
Antimicrobic blend suppresses bacterial and fungal contamination.
Supplied in bulk (1 Litre) to provide options for custom applications.
Preserve swab samples for up to 48h when preserved at 2–8°C.
Norgen’s Viral Transport Medium is formulated to transport samples that are presumably infected with a virus. Viral Transport Medium is manufactured based on CDC formula and is offered in bulk to provide an option to readily assemble swab collection devices for sample collection.

HCY’s Viral Transport Medium (VTM) is designed for safe and efficient transport of viral samples, including but not limited to those from nasal, throat, and other swabs. The VTM contains a balanced mix of Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS), heat-inactivated fetal bovine serum (FBS), gentamicin sulfate, and amphotericin B to preserve the viability of viruses and prevent the growth of contaminating bacteria and fungi. The medium ensures the stability and viability of viruses, chlamydia, and mycoplasma for analysis using different techniques. In addition, the Viral Transport Medium eliminates the need to immediately process or freeze samples.

Working Principle​
The core of the Swab Collection Kit is the swab, which is typically made of a soft, absorbent material attached to a sturdy handle. When the swab is gently rubbed or swiped across the target sampling site, such as the inside of the cheek, throat, or nasal cavity, it effectively picks up cells, secretions, or other biological materials. These collected samples contain valuable genetic information, proteins, or pathogens that can be analyzed in the laboratory. The design of the swab allows for maximum sample absorption while minimizing discomfort to the individual being sampled. After collection, the swab is then placed into a specialized transport medium within the kit. This medium preserves the integrity of the sample, maintaining the viability of cells or the stability of biomolecules, and preventing the growth of contaminants during storage and transportation to the laboratory.​
Usage​
Using the Swab Collection Kit is a straightforward procedure. First, carefully remove the swab from its sterile packaging, taking care not to touch the swab tip to avoid contamination. Then, depending on the type of sample required, gently insert the swab into the appropriate sampling site. For example, when collecting a nasal sample, the swab is inserted into the nostril and rotated gently a few times. In the case of a throat swab, the swab is rubbed along the back of the throat. After collecting the sample, immediately place the swab into the transport tube filled with the preservation medium, making sure to break off the swab handle at the designated mark if applicable, and securely tighten the tube cap. The labeled sample is now ready for transportation to the laboratory for further analysis.​
Types​
Swab Collection Kits come in a variety of types to meet different sampling needs. Nasal swab kits are specifically designed for collecting samples from the nasal cavity, often used for detecting respiratory viruses like influenza or COVID-19. Oral or buccal swab kits are used to collect cells from the inside of the cheek, which are valuable for genetic testing, paternity analysis, and some types of disease screening. Throat swab kits are crucial for diagnosing infections in the upper respiratory tract, such as strep throat. There are also specialized swab kits for other areas like wound swabs for detecting wound infections and vaginal swabs for gynecological testing. Each type of kit is optimized with swabs of appropriate size, shape, and material, along with the most suitable transport medium for the specific sample type.​
Advantages​
One of the primary advantages of the Swab Collection Kit is its non-invasive or minimally invasive nature, making it relatively painless and well-tolerated by patients. This ease of use also allows for self-collection in many cases, reducing the need for healthcare professionals to perform the sampling directly, which can be especially beneficial in large-scale screening programs. The kits are highly portable and can be easily transported to various locations, enabling on-site sample collection in remote areas or at the patient’s bedside. The standardized components and clear instructions ensure consistent and reliable sample collection, minimizing the risk of errors and improving the accuracy of test results. Additionally, the preservation medium in the kit extends the shelf life of the sample, allowing for convenient batch processing in the laboratory.​
Applications​
In the medical field, Swab Collection Kits are extensively used for clinical diagnosis, helping doctors identify infectious diseases, genetic disorders, and other medical conditions. They play a vital role in public health surveillance, enabling the early detection and containment of disease outbreaks. In research, these kits are essential for collecting samples for genetic studies, microbiome research, and biomarker discovery. Forensics also benefits from swab collection, as samples collected from crime scenes using these kits can provide critical evidence through DNA analysis. Moreover, in the veterinary field, swab collection kits are used to diagnose animal diseases and monitor the health of livestock and pets.​
In summary, the Swab Collection Kit is a game-changer in the realm of sample collection. With its precision, convenience, and wide range of applications, it serves as an indispensable asset for healthcare providers, researchers, forensic scientists, and veterinary profession

Universal Transport Medium is an FDA-cleared collection and transport system suitable for the collection, transport, maintenance, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses, including COVID-19, chlamydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma organisms. The transport medium comes in a plastic, screw cap tube and maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature

Universal Transport Medium is an FDA-cleared collection and transport system suitable for the collection, transport, maintenance, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses, including COVID-19, chlamydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma organisms. The transport medium comes in a plastic, screw cap tube and maintains organism viability for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature.

Room temperature stable system maintains the viability of organisms for up to 48 hours and does not require refrigeration storage prior to collection
Universal Transport Medium has been tested and validated in full compliance with CLSI M40-A2: Quality Control of Microbiological Transport System Standard
Universal Transport Medium has been used successfully for Rapid Antigen Testing, DFA, Viral Culture, and for Molecular-Based Assays * Unique media formulation includes antibiotics to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth, without affecting viruses, chlamydia, mycoplasma, or ureaplasma
Rapid release and dispersion of virus particles. Three glass beads in each tube facilitate the mixing and dispersion of patient sample material and release of virus particles from the swab during vortexing
A phenol red pH indicator provides a visual gauge of the medium integrity throughout the storage and life of the product