Viral transport medium: Virocult® and ∑-Virocult® offer combined collection and transport systems for viruses, incorporating a specially formulated liquid transport medium, which is M40-A Compliant.
Virocult® has long been recognized as one of the leading transport devices for viruses, demonstrating survival of many types of virus at ambient temperatures, including Herpes Simplex Virus, Varicella-Zoster Virus, Influenza Type A (includes Novel H1N1v, H5N1, and H3N2), Influenza Type B, Respiratory syncytial virus, mumps virus, adenovirus, rhinovirus, and enteroviruses.
∑-Virocult® combines Sigma-Swab® with Virocult® medium which can be used with traditional cell culture techniques, and is compatible with new molecular techniques including RT-PCR. ∑-Virocult® offers exceptional convenience with a choice of fill volume, vial size, swab type and comes with a 12 month shelf life.
