The seasonal peak for respiratory infections is approaching. This year, the concurrence of flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other viruses will challenge healthcare professionals with increased patient load, comorbidity, and disease heterogeneity. Also, the growing concern over Mpox is adding a new virus to the list of threats.

That’s why it's crucial to tackle seasonal infections with tools that guarantee precise diagnosis and facilitate seamless lab processing. The Copan Universal Transport Media (UTM-RT®) family sets the standard for collecting and transporting clinical specimens containing viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma, or ureaplasma and is used daily by thousands of laboratories worldwide.

The UTM-RT® family has expanded!
Now, a new version of UTM is available: UTM-RT® Round Bottom Tube.

• Same trusted UTM-RT® medium – no need for change management from existing UTM-RT® formats
• CE-IVDR compliant
• No need to aliquot the sample into a secondary tube or remove the swab before the analysis
• Designed for the direct loading on the Roche cobas^® 5800/6800/8800 platforms
• On-label validated for sample transport prior to molecular detection or culture. Product availability may vary depending on your country; contact us for more info.

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