HPS x CMP Viral Transport Medium (VTM & I-VTM) | Safe, Reliable Viral Specimen Transport for Molecular Diagnostics / PCR
The HPS x CMP Viral Transport Medium (VTM) and Inactivated Viral Transport Medium (I-VTM) are manufactured by Creative Life Science Co., Ltd. (CMP®) in compliance with US CDC Interim Guidelines for COVID-19 specimen collection and transport. Distributed by HiPro Scientific across Singapore and Southeast Asia, both systems are paired with nylon-flock flocked swabs for superior specimen uptake and release.
VTM — Universal Viral Transport Medium
Preserves viral viability and infectivity for up to 96 hours at room temperature, supporting downstream viral culture and molecular diagnostics (qRT-PCR).
- Special formula maintains and stores viruses for extended periods
- Flocked swab enables superior sample uptake and release vs. rayon swab
- Room temperature stable for up to 96 hours
I-VTM — Inactivation Viral Transport Medium
Inactivates coronavirus viability within 10 minutes (validated on HCoV-229E and SARS-CoV-2) while preserving nucleic acid integrity for qRT-PCR — significantly reducing biosafety risks during transport and processing.
- Completely inactivates coronavirus within 10 minutes — protecting laboratory personnel
- Effectively preserves SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acids for qRT-PCR analysis
- Room temperature stable for up to 96 hours
- Flocked swab suitable for nasopharyngeal, nasal, and throat sampling
Product Variants
| Type | Item Description | Specification | Catalog No. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTM | Viral Transport Medium (with Nasopharyngeal Swab) | 3mL/EA, 100 EA/BOX | CMP0404361 |
| VTM | Viral Transport Medium (without Swab) | 3mL/EA, 100 EA/BOX | CMP0404511 |
| VTM | Viral Transport Medium with Beads (without Swab) | 3mL/EA, 100 EA/BOX | CMP0404541 |
| I-VTM | Inactivation Viral Transport Medium (with Nasopharyngeal Swab) | 3mL/EA, 100 EA/BOX | CMP0404471 |
| I-VTM | Inactivation Viral Transport Medium (without Swab) | 3mL/EA, 100 EA/BOX | CMP0404591 |
Applications
- SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Specimen Collection
- Respiratory Virus Surveillance (Influenza, RSV, hMPV)
- Hospital Infection Control & Outbreak Investigation
- Public Health Laboratories & CDC-Mandated Testing
- Molecular Diagnostics (qRT-PCR) Workflows
- Clinical Research & Biobanking
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between VTM and I-VTM?
A: VTM preserves viral viability for culture and molecular detection but keeps the virus infectious during transport. I-VTM inactivates coronavirus and other respiratory viruses within 10 minutes, eliminating biosafety risk to transport and laboratory personnel while preserving viral nucleic acids for qRT-PCR analysis. Choose I-VTM when protecting transport and lab staff from infectious exposure is a priority.
Q: Is HPS x CMP VTM compliant with CDC guidelines for COVID-19 specimen collection?
A: Yes. Both VTM and I-VTM are manufactured to meet US CDC Interim Guidelines for Collecting, Handling, and Testing Clinical Specimens for COVID-19. This includes the use of flocked swabs and a formulation that maintains viral viability (VTM) or inactivates the virus while preserving nucleic acids (I-VTM) for downstream qRT-PCR.
Q: Can the VTM be used for viruses other than SARS-CoV-2?
A: Yes. The HPS x CMP VTM is a Universal Viral Transport Medium suitable for a broad range of respiratory and other viruses, including Influenza A and B, RSV, hMPV, adenoviruses, and enteroviruses. It is appropriate for any clinical or surveillance context requiring viral transport to a molecular or culture laboratory.
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