Eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media – News-Medical.Net

An interview with Rebekah Stibbs, PrimeStore MTM Product Manager, EKF Diagnostics.
After collection from an individual, how are COVID-19 sample swabs transported to the laboratory?
Once a sample swab has been collected from the individual, it is placed into a tube containing a form of transport media. In some cases, swabs can be transported dry.
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The method of transportation chosen will have a significant impact on sample RNA integrity and stability. A…

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