Inventors:
Stephen G. Racioppi - Norcross GA
James P. Brinker - Dudley MA
Assignee:
Micro Test, Inc. - Snellville GA
International Classification:
C12N 120, C12N 112, C12N 104, C12N 100
Abstract:
A microbial transport medium for the collection, transport and storage of samples suspected of having Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, Ureaplasma or viral pathogens comprises a balanced salt solution, a proteinaceous stabilizer, and carbohydrate and amino acid nutrient sources. The medium is buffered to maintain physiological pH and includes a pH indicator in order to indicate variation of pH outside the physiological pH range. The medium further comprises antimicrobial and antifungal agents and can include gelatin. Samples can be stored in the medium at temperatures ranging from room temperature to minus 70. degree. C. Additionally, the transport medium can be used in standardized commercial ELISA and PCR assays.