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Eliminating the Cold Chain with COVID-19 Molecular Transport Media – News-Medical.Net
In this interview, Rebekah Stibbs from EKF Diagnostics talks to News-Medical about eliminating the cold chain with COVID-19 molecular transport media.
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 transport tube containing a form of transport media; alternatively, swabs can be transported dry.
The method of transportation chosen will have a significant impact on sample RNA integrity and stability. An individual’s sample is then transported to a test laboratory via the postal system or through a designated courier….
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