Levram V Media VTM Kit for Covid-19 Sample Collection

- The Levram V Media VTM Covid-19 Sample Collection Kit is intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens primarily containing viruses (COVID-19) and could also be used for Chlamydia, Mycoplasma or Urea plasmas from the collection spot to the laboratory

- It is suitable for collection & transport of throat & nasal swabs for respiratory diseases from human patients

- The kit is designed to maintain the optimum viability and virulence of the viral sample during transport & storage

- It provides an isotonic environment containing protective proteins, antibiotics to control bacterial proliferation, cryoprotectant & buffers to control pH

- VMEDIA transport medium is made of hanks balanced salt solution and contains a protective protein antibiotics to control microbial contamination and buffers to control the pH

- VMEDIA is Prepared in Laminar Air Flow (LAF) under sterile conditions

Specifications:

- Appearance: Orange Color, clear solution

- pH: At 25 C 7.3 (+-0.3)

- Solubility in Water: Media is Soluble

- Osmolality in mOsm/KgH O: 500 mOsm x -600 mOsm*

- The medium also contains a cryoprotectant which helps in preserving the viruses, if specimens are frozen for prolonged storage

- The kit is manufactured in WHO-GMP facility

- They come in a standard packing of 50 units per pack

Steps to Use:

- Take VMEDIA Kit

- Tear of the pack & take out Swab & Tube

- Take sample using swab

- Insert the Swab in the Virus Transport Media Tube till it reaches the tube

- Bend the swab at 180 degree to break at appropriate point

- Tightly press the cap towards the tube

Warnings:

- Do not try to plug out the tip from the swab

- Do not use if seal is tampered or there are other signs of deterioration

- Do not use if there is a evidence of leakage

- Do not use if there is a change in the color of the medium