Liquid virus transport media

INTENDET USE For collection and transportation of samples containing Viruses, Chlamydiae, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma etc. from the collection site to the laboratory DESCRIPTION Cell Culture and Growth Medium is a specially formulated medium for collection, transport and long term freeze storage of viruses. It is designed to maintain the optimum viability and virulence of the viral sample. Cell Culture and Growth Medium is made of Hanks Balanced Salt Solution and contains a protective protein antibiotics to control microbial contamination and buffers to control the pH. Phenol red is used as a pH indicator. The medium also contains a cryoprotectant which helps in preserving the viruses, if specimens are frozen for prolonged storage. Appearance: Orange colored, clear solution. pH at 25°C: 7.3 ± 0.3 Osmolality in mOsm/Kg H 2 O: 500mOsm* - 600mOsm* Sterility: No bacterial or fungal growth was observed after 14 days of incubation as per USP specification.