The new BD Universal Viral Transport from BD Diagnostics maintains viability of viruses, Chlamydia, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma during room-temperature transport, thereby eliminating specimen rejection due to improper transport temperature. BD Universal Viral Transport has a unique formulation that is stored at room temperature prior to use and transported at room temperature for all four organism groups. The need for refrigerated storage and transport on ice is eliminated, decreasing the prevalence of specimen rejection and eliminating messy specimen transport.
     BD Universal Viral Transport features a blend of antimicrobics that target and suppress bacterial and fungal contamination and are not harmful to viruses Chlamydia, mycoplasma, or ureaplasma. Clinical pathogens are maintained, while growth of contaminants is inhibited. BD Universal Viral Transport provides room-temperature storage and transport, antimicrobics to suppress contamination, and preservation of Chlamydia and viruses when frozen, all in one formulation. For customers wishing to store samples for long periods, BD Universal Viral Transport preserves viruses and Chlamydia when stored frozen, with the presence of a cryoprotectant.

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