ARX-VTM 1ml Viral Transport Media

Product Sku: AR-071

The ARX Viral Transport Media Collection & Transport System (ARX-VTM) is intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing viruses from the collection site to the testing laboratory. The ARX-VTM is a culture-based media that is intended to be used in the laboratory to perform viral culture or diagnostic assays for viruses including, Influenza A, Parainfluenza type 3, Coronavirus OC43, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) A, Herpes Simplex virus 1 & 2, Echovirus, and Cytomegalovirus.

SUMMARY
ARX-VTM maintains cellular integrity and encourages the preservation of viruses when properly stored. Before use, vials should be stored at either 2-8°C or 25-30°C. Once a specimen is collected with a swab, it should be immediately placed into the vial containing the transport medium and processed as soon as possible to achieve optimal recovery. In cases where immediate processing is not possible, the specimen’s transport tube can be stored at either 2-8°C or 25-30°C for up to 72 hours.

WORKING PRINCIPLES
The ARX-VTM formulation includes proteins for virus stabilization6, antibiotics to prevent overgrowth of bacteria and yeasts, and a buffer solution to maintain a neutral pH.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ARX-VTM System is ready for use and requires no further preparation. The ARX Viral Transport Media Collection and Transport System (ARX-VTM) is a non-propagating media supplied in a polypropylene (PP) tube individually with 1 or 3 mL of transport medium and as a kit. The kits contain a PP tube with 1 or 3 mL of transport medium and a sterile peel pouch containing a nylon-flocked swab applicator for collecting specimens. It is available in the configurations listed in Table 1 and supplied in a labeled screw-cap test tube.

Data Sheet

ARX VTM IFU rev3

ARX Sciences Transport Systems Rev

ARX Sciences Specimen Collection Swabs Rev2