SIGMA-MM™
SIGMA MM™ is the only inactivation media that inactivates deadly pathogens in 60 seconds. Has been proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2. The liquid media is great for molecular techniques. It has been proven to be keep the RNA and DNA stable for at least 21 days at room temperature and refrigerated.
Also available with a swab in a peel pouch (product code MW0250) see below
Product Categories: Liquid Specimen CollectionViral Specimen Collection
Industry Categories: ClinicalIndustries
Features
- Sigma-MM™ solution rapidly inactivates microorganisms, including bacteria, mycobacteria, and viruses
- Suitable for highly infectious clinical specimens
- DNA and RNA preserved for molecular testing
- Can be used with any swab or just as a liquid specimen collection
Benefits
- Powerful reagents inactivate deadly pathogens immediately
- Safe and stable for transport at ambient temperature
- Nucleases inactivated
- Effective for viruses, including Coronavirus
- Effective for bacteria including mycobacteria
Product Codes
| Product Code | Description | Cap Colour | Swab Length | Pack Size | Expiry (Months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWMM | SIGMA MM™ - 12x80 Vial - 1.5ml Molecular Inactivation Medium | White | n/a | 50 | 12 |
| MW0250 | SIGMA MM™ - Standard Plastic Green Foam Printed 70mm Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 1.5ml Molecular Inactivation Medium | White | 15cm | 50 | 12 |
Information for Use
Document Name
∑-MM (Sigma MM) Product Insert English
Independent Studies
Document Name
Inactivation of SARS-COV-2 - Glasgow Study 2021
Document Name
Evaluation of Sigma MM for routine diagnostics in Virology - Turnbull
Document Name
Evaluation of Microbial Viability and Nucleic Acid Integrity After Exposure to Sigma MM Inactivation Media - Elcocks, Qadir & Adukwu
Document Name
Sigma MM compatible with the GeneXpert PCR analyser for MRSA, showing no interference with the chemistry, and completely effective at killing the MRSA at all concentrations, rendering the specimens non-infective. - Khan & Al-Nasash 2019
Document Name
Sigma MM's evaluation showing it renders clinical samples of Influenza A and B non-infectious and safe for handling and transport, while also allowing high quality extraction of nucleic acid for use in RT-PCR - Valette et al 2017
Document Name
2022 Inactivation Of SARS-COV-2 in ∑-MM™
Document Name
Validation of the ∑-MM™ Medium for the Detection of SARS-CoV-2 EMMD 2022 - Jones et al
Document Name
Khan et al 2022 SARS-CoV-2 Stability Testing Using ∑-MM™ Deactivating Media EMMD 2022
Document Name
Bacteriophage Phi6 As A Surrogate For Coronavirus - ∑-MM™ - Sansom and Foxall 2022
Document Name
Resilience in Action: Lessons Learned to Action Plans for the Next Global Pandemic
Safety Data Sheet
Document Name
SDS SIGMA MM™
SIGMA-MM™ articles and clinical studies
Registered in England & Wales. Address: Potley Lane, Corsham, Wilts, SN13 9RT. VAT No. GB 137 6960 39 | Company No. 571118
© Medical Wire & Equipment 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Contact us
Phone
+44 (0) 1225 810361
Address
Medical Wire & Equipment
Corsham, Wiltshire
England
SN13 9RT
Corsham, Wiltshire
England
SN13 9RT
Have a question or would like to find out about one of our products? Please fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
Product enquiry
For buying enquiries, or for more information about this product, please fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
Let’s see...
We can direct you to the best place. Would you like help with: