BD Universal Viral Transport Vial 1 mL, 2 to 25°C For Directigen EZ Flu A+B and Directigen EZ RSV Test Kits

Universal Viral Transport Vial 1 mL, 2 to 25°C For Directigen EZ Flu A+B and Directigen EZ RSV Test Kits

This universal viral transport vial is intended for use with Directigen EZ Flu A+B and Directigen EZ RSV test kits. It fits labs and healthcare settings that need a transport medium that supports specimen handling across room temperature or refrigerated conditions while helping reduce contamination risk. This version uses a 1 mL vial format and comes 50 per box.

Good Fit For

• Laboratories using Directigen EZ Flu A+B test kits
• Laboratories using Directigen EZ RSV test kits
• Specimen transport workflows needing room temperature or refrigerated handling
• Benchtop collection or processing areas where a stable vial format is preferred

Key Features

• Universal viral transport vial for use with Directigen EZ Flu A+B and Directigen EZ RSV test kits
• Supports viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and ureaplasma in a single formulation
• Transport flexibility across room temperature or refrigerated conditions
• Medium incorporates antibiotics to suppress bacterial and fungal contamination
• Phenol red pH indicator helps confirm medium integrity at specimen collection
• 1 mL vial format offers a smaller-volume option for testing workflows

Applications and Usage

• Transporting specimens for Directigen EZ Flu A+B testing
• Transporting specimens for Directigen EZ RSV testing
• Handling specimens when room temperature or refrigerated transport may be needed
• Collecting and holding specimens with medium integrity checks at collection

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• This vial is described as acceptable transport medium for BD Directigen EZ Flu A+B and BD Directigen EZ RSV test kits.
• The product details mention both 1 mL and 3 mL vial options; this SKU is the 1 mL vial format.
• Some handling details in the product family apply specifically to 3 mL vials, so review your workflow if those features are important.

FAQ

• Which test kits is this viral transport vial meant to support? This universal viral transport vial is acceptable for use with BD Directigen EZ Flu A+B and BD Directigen EZ RSV test kits.
• Can this transport medium be used at room temperature or refrigerated? Yes. The product details state that it offers flexibility in transport temperature ranges, including room temperature or refrigerated conditions.
• What organisms does the medium support? The formulation is intended to sustain viability for viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and ureaplasma.
• Does the medium help limit contamination? Yes. The medium incorporates antibiotics to suppress bacterial and fungal contamination.
• How many come in a box? This item comes 50 per box.

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