Description
The BD Universal Viral Transport Kit is a 3 mL universal viral transport collection kit supplied with a regular flocked swab. It serves clinics, laboratories and collection sites gathering respiratory and other viral specimens for molecular testing.
- 3 mL Transport Medium – the red-capped tube carries 3 mL of BD universal viral transport medium
- Flocked Regular Swab – the kit's swab uses a flocked tip made to collect and release specimen efficiently
- Complete Collection Kit – tube and swab arrive together, ready for the collection encounter
Specimen Collection That Protects the Sample on Its Journey
A viral specimen is only as good as its trip to the laboratory, and transport medium is what keeps it viable on the way. This kit pairs a 3 mL tube of BD universal viral transport medium with the flocked swab that collects the specimen. Flocked tips matter at the front end of that journey, since their fibre surface picks up and then releases more specimen than wound-fibre swabs. The kit components are exactly what BD photographs: the filled red-capped tube, sealed sterile swab applicators and the flocked swabs themselves. Fifty kits come in a pack. The distributor record marks this item short-dated and non-returnable, so order against expected collection volume.
Features and Benefits
Kit Contents
- Transport Tube: 3 mL universal viral transport medium, red cap
- Swab: regular flocked swab, sterile applicator
- Format: tube and swab kitted together
Laboratory Use
- Specimen Collection: viral specimen collection for laboratory testing
- Pack Format: 50 kits per pack
- Stock Note: short-dated and non-returnable per the distributor record
Product Specifications
Kit Details
- Kit Type: universal viral transport collection kit
- Medium Volume: 3 mL
- Swab: regular flocked
Packaging
- Package Contents: 50 kits per pack
Reference
- Manufacturer SKU: 220528
- GTIN: 18053326009409
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Why Collection Kits Are a Laboratory Quality Decision
Molecular testing can only find what survives collection and transport, which makes the humble transport kit a genuine quality lever. A matched medium-and-swab kit removes the mismatch risk between separately stocked components.
- Viability in Transit – universal viral transport medium is formulated to preserve viral specimens for testing
- Better Specimen Yield – the flocked swab collects and releases specimen more completely than plain swabs
- Matched Components – tube and swab arrive as one kit, so every collection uses the validated pairing
- BD Diagnostics Line – UVT is BD's own transport system, matched to the laboratory workflows that receive it
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this viral transport kit used for?
It is used to collect and transport clinical specimens for viral testing, pairing a flocked swab with 3 mL of universal viral transport medium.
How much medium does the tube hold?
3 mL of universal viral transport medium, in the kit's red-capped collection tube.
How is this product sold?
Each order brings one pack: 50 kits per pack. The price applies to the full pack, with the full count breakdown in the specifications above.
Is this item returnable?
The distributor record marks this kit short-dated and non-returnable, so order quantities against expected use.
Is this the genuine BD product?
Yes, and the proof is on the listing: the manufacturer SKU 220528 ties this viral transport kit to BD's own catalog record.
What kind of swab is included?
A regular flocked swab in a sterile applicator pouch, the collection partner for the transport tube.
