Cepheid UTM Nasopharyngeal Collection and Transport System Sterile

UTM Nasopharyngeal Collection and Transport System Sterile

This nasopharyngeal collection and transport system is a sterile specimen collection kit with a flexible mini-tip flocked swab and 3 mL of UTM viral transport medium. It fits clinical workflows that need specimen collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage, including use with Xpert testing. The system uses a 16 X 100 mm skirted tube with a screw cap and comes in a box quantity suited to facility purchasing.

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen collection for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• Testing workflows that use Xpert testing
• Facilities needing transport and freeze-storage support for collected specimens
• General exam rooms

Key Features

• Sterile nasopharyngeal collection and transport system for controlled specimen handling
• Flexible mini-tip flocked swab supports nasopharyngeal specimen collection
• Includes 3 mL UTM viral transport medium for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage
• 16 X 100 mm skirted tube with screw cap helps support secure transport workflow
• Suitable for viral molecular diagnostic testing and for use with Xpert testing
• Validated in compliance with CLSI M40-A2 Quality Control of Microbiological Transport System Standard

Applications and Usage

• Collecting nasopharyngeal specimens for viral molecular diagnostic testing
• Transporting clinical specimens containing viruses
• Preserving specimens before testing
• Long-term freeze storage of collected specimens
• Supporting Xpert testing sample collection workflows

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 16 X 100 mm.
• Material: Plastic.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This system is intended for nasopharyngeal specimen collection and transport workflows.
• The transport medium is without beads.
• The swab is a mini-tip flocked style, which may matter for protocol fit.
• Tube size is 16 X 100 mm, so buyers may want to confirm fit with current rack or workflow preferences.

FAQ

• Is this system sterile? Yes. This nasopharyngeal collection and transport system is sterile.
• What is included with the collection system? Each pack includes a single flexible mini-tip flocked swab and 3 mL of UTM viral transport medium.
• Can this be used with Xpert testing? Yes. The product details state that it is for sample collection use with Xpert testing.
• What tube size does this system use? This collection system uses a 16 X 100 mm skirted tube with a screw cap.
• What is the transport medium intended for? UTM is suitable for collection, transport, preservation, and long-term freeze storage of clinical specimens containing viruses for viral molecular diagnostic testing.

From UTM by Cepheid.