UTM Universal Transport Medium
Universal Transport Medium (UTM) containing basal salts, proteins, and antimicrobials for maintaining viability of viruses, chlamydia, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma in clinical samples. Fits HTS 3821.00.0010 as specialized viral transport media for broad pathogen support.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for non-viral microbial or cell culture media
Broader 3821.00 covers bacterial or cell media, while .0010 specifies viral transport.
If considered chemical preparations for lab use
Some liquid media mixtures may classify under 3824 if not primarily culture media.
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