Cepheid UTM Nasal Collection and Transport System Sterile

UTM Nasal Collection and Transport System Sterile

This UTM nasal collection and transport system is a sterile specimen collection kit for nasal sampling and transport. It fits clinical testing workflows that need a flocked swab and transport tube together in one system, including settings following CDC interim guidance for clinical COVID-19 specimen collection, handling, and testing. The kit includes 3 mL of UTM-RT medium in a 16x100 mm screw-cap tube and one regular-size flocked applicator swab with a breaking point.

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen collection for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• Nasal sampling workflows in general exam rooms
• Sites following CDC interim guidance for clinical COVID-19 specimen handling

Key Features

• Sterile nasal collection and transport system for clinical specimen workflows
• 3 mL of UTM-RT medium supports collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• 16x100 mm screw-cap tube has an internal shaped conical bottom for specimen handling
• Regular-size applicator swab uses a flocked tip for nasal specimen collection
• Swab includes a breaking point to help place the sample into the transport tube
• Universal Transport Medium without beads is FDA cleared and meets CDC interim guidelines for clinical COVID-19 specimens

Applications and Usage

• Collecting nasal specimens with the included flocked swab
• Transporting clinical specimens in UTM-RT medium
• Preserving specimens containing viruses before viral molecular diagnostic testing
• Long-term freeze storage of eligible clinical specimens containing viruses

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16x100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system is intended for nasal specimen collection and transport rather than broad multi-site sampling.
• The tube uses a screw cap and measures 16x100 mm, which may matter for rack or workflow fit.
• The included swab is regular size and has a breaking point for transfer into the tube.

FAQ

• Does this kit include both the swab and the transport tube? Yes. The system includes one regular-size flocked applicator swab with a breaking point and one screw-cap tube with 3 mL of UTM-RT medium.
• What type of specimen is this system made for? This product is made for nasal specimen collection and transport.
• Is the transport medium suitable for viral testing workflows? Yes. The UTM universal transport medium is suitable for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing.
• Is this collection and transport system sterile? Yes. This nasal collection and transport system is sterile.
• Does this product align with COVID-19 specimen guidance? Yes. The transport system meets CDC interim guidelines for collecting, handling, and testing clinical COVID-19 specimens.

From UTM by Cepheid.