UTM (Universal Transport Medium) and Swab Applicators
Ensure proper sample collection and transportation with safety and stability
Principal preparation kit intended for the collection and transport of clinical specimens containing viruses, chalmydia, mycoplasma or ureaplasma, etc. from the collection site to the testing laboratory.
- ▶ UTM (Universal Transport Medium)
- * Capable of transporting various types of samples in one transport medium and suitable for use in various types of tests
- - Culture: all viruses, Chlamydia, Micoplasma and Ureaplasma
- - Enzyme Immuno Assays
- - PCR
- * Protein components can be added to maintain virus stailization and antibiotics are added to minimize contamination
- ▶ Swab applicators: Nasopharyngeal / Oropharyngeal
- * The swab comprises of a plastic stick with a tip. The tip of the swab is coated with Nylon fiber.
- * This sterile swab is ideal for the collection of clinical specimens containing viruses with improved patient comfort.
Specification - UTM, Swab
▶ UTM
- Standup tube iwth internal conical shape
- Bottle: Polypropylene / Cap: Polyethylene
- Fill Volume: 1.5-2.0mL
- Medium Ingredients contained
- Sterile
- Storage: Room temperature
- Expiration: 1 year after manufacture
▶ Swabs
- flocked nylon, plastic shaft
Instruction for use
① Open the peel of swab.
② Collect the specimen by swab; to prevent the risk of
contamination, make sure that the swab tip comes into contact with
the collection site only.
③ After collecting, insert the swab into the tube. Please take care
not to spill the contents of the tube.
④ Bend the swab stick to break it off at the breaking point.
⑤ After screwing the cap of the tube tightly, record information
about the patient on the label.
⑥ Put the tube in the zipper bag.
⑦ Send it to the laboratory for immediate analysis.
Warnings and Precautions
① Should not be used if package is damaged.
② Single-use device for professional in vitro diagnostic use.
➂ Do not use beyond the expiry date.
④ Be careful not to touch the skin or mucous membrane when using
reagents.
⑤ Do not use if the color of the medium has changed.
⑥ Do not use if the package is visibly damaged.
⑦ Do not use excessive force, pressure or bending when collecting
swab samples from patients as this may result in accidental
breakage of the swab.
⑧ After sampling the specimen, attach the label on the tube for
identifying the information about the patient clearly.
⑨ Product can not be reused or repacked.
⑩ To be handled by trained personnel only
⑪ Keep away from sunlight.
