Evaluation of a Virology Specimen Transport Device with Six Viruses Using CLSI Standard M40-A

SIGMA-VIROCULT® swab transport systems demonstrate effective preservation of multiple clinically relevant viruses, including Influenza A virus, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza virus, Rhinovirus and Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2), maintaining viral viability for up to 7 days at both refrigerated and ambient temperatures. Exceeding CLSI M40-A requirements, the system supports reliable transport of specimens for downstream cell culture, enabling full viral characterisation where molecular methods alone may be insufficient.