UTM™, Universal Transport Medium, is a room temperature stable viral transport medium for collection, transport, maintenance, and long term freeze storage of Viruses, such as Influenza H1N1, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma specimens.

UTM™ has been used successfully for Rapid Antigen Testing, DFA, Viral Culture, and for Molecular-based Assays.

Universal Room Temperature Stable System
UTM™ is used for collection, transport, maintenance, and long term freeze storage of Viruses, such as Influenza, including H1N1, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma specimens. Prior to use, UTM™ can be conveniently stored at room temperature.

Selection of Tube Sizes and Collection Applicators Available
UTM™ is also available in bulk or as patient collection packs, which incorporate different combinations of Polyester swabs, as well as mini tip or regular flocked swabs (FLOQSwabs™) and media tubes to suit different work patterns and preferences.

Shatterproof Skirted Tubes
UTM™ skirted tubes with distinctive internal conical shape enable centrifugation of samples and allow the tubes to stand upright on the laboratory bench.

Glass Beads for Quick Dispersion of Virus Particles
Three glass beads in each tube facilitate the release and dispersion of patient sample material and virus particles from the swab during