SIGMA-VIROCULT®
SIGMA VIROCULT® is used for optimum recovery and transportation of viruses. It was the most used product during the pandemic by healthcare facilities and governments globally.
With a 24-month shelf-life, from the date of manufacture, and gamma irradiation, it is ideal for molecular diagnostics and culture techniques.
Sigma-VIROCULT® is compliant with the CLSI standard M40-A. This standard is for the Quality Control of Microbiology Specimen Transport Devices.
Sneak Peek: How It’s Made
See how our Sigma-VIROCULT® is manufactured in-house, using Online Engineering machinery to produce the highest quality specimen transport medium for culture and molecular diagnostics.
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Respiratory, skin and urogenital
- 24-month shelf-life allows hospitals and laboratories to hold stock to respond to any unforeseen testing spikes.
- VIROCULT® medium for culture or molecular-based diagnostics – suitable for all laboratories and technologies.
- 1ml, 2ml & 3ml vials compatible with molecular and cell culture systems. The 2ml and 3ml allows further testing for reporting if required.
- Ambient temperature storage – ideal for community-based surveillance and transport to reduce costs and complexity in transportation.
- Liquid phase allows complete dispersion of sample. Uniform suspension can be aliquoted for multiple test and specimens can be pooled. Ideal for epidemiology and surveillance studies.
- Sterilised by gamma irradiation – There is NO sterility indicator dye to interfere with visual monitoring.
Small Vial – Tube size: 12mm (Ø) x 80mm (h) Cap size: 15mm (h) x 17mm (Ø) Tube with cap: 83mm (h)
Large Vial – Tube size: 16mm (Ø) x 100mm (h) x Cap size: 16mm (h) x 20mm (Ø) Tube with cap: 103mm (h)
| Code | Name | Cap Colour | Swab Length | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ML VIRUS TRANSPORT MEDIA AND SWAB IN PEEL POUCH | ||||
| MW951S | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 1ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW951S2 | SIGMA VIROCULT - 2 Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 1ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW951SE2 | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Foam + ENT Minitip Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 1ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW951SENT | SIGMA VIROCULT - ENT Minitip Foam Swab Printed Breakpoint - 12x80Vial - 1ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| 2ML VIRUS TRANSPORT MEDIA AND SWAB IN A PEEL POUCH | ||||
| MW951S2ML | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW951PF2ML | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Flockswab Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW950S | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 16x100 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW950S2 | SIGMA VIROCULT - 2 Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 16x100 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW950SE2 | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic + ENT Minitip Foam Printed Breakpoint - 16x100 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW950SENT | SIGMA VIROCULT - ENT Minitip Foam Printed Breakpoint - 16x100 Vial - 2ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| 3ML VIRUS TRANSPORT MEDIA AND SWAB IN A PEEL POUCH | ||||
| MW951S3ML | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW951SE23ML | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Foam + ENT Minitip Foam Printed Breakpoint - 12x80 Vial - 3 ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| MW950S3ML | SIGMA VIROCULT - Standard Plastic Foam Printed Breakpoint - 16x100 Vial - 3ml VIROCULT Medium | Green | 15cm | 125 |
| Green | 15cm | 50 | ||
| TUBE ONLY VIRUS TRANSPORT MEDIA | ||||
| MW951T | SIGMA VIROCULT - 12x80 Vial - 1ml SIGMA VIROCULT Medium | Green | 200 | |
| MW951T3 | SIGMA VIROCULT - 12x80 Vial - 3ml SIGMA VIROCULT Medium | Green | 200 | |
| MW950T50 | SIGMA VIROCULT - 16x100 Vial - 2ml SIGMA VIROCULT Medium | Green | 50 |
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