Thermo Scientific™

MicroTest™ Universal Kits

Catalog number: R12582
Thermo Scientific™

MicroTest™ Universal Kits

Catalog number: R12582
Maintain organism viability and counts for verification studies, quality control procedures, and repeat testing of viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and ureaplasma with quality media, proven collection and transport tools, and safe, reliable packaging. Thermo Scientific™ MicroTest™ Universal Kits come in four media formulations and include one plastic shaft traditional-tipped polyester swab and one stainless steel shaft micro-tipped polyester swab and a 6 x 9 in. zip-seal bag for safe transport.
 
Catalog Number
R12582
Unit Size
Each
Description
M6 Universal Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
1.5 mL
For Use With (Application)
Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM6 Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)1.5 mL
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
M4RT Universal Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
3 mL
For Use With (Application)
Chlamydiae Viruses
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationDual Applicator (1 Traditional, 1 Microtip Swab)
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM4RT Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Chlamydiae Viruses
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
M5 Universal Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
3 mL
For Use With (Application)
Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationDual Applicator (1 Traditional, 1 Microtip Swab)
Closure ColorGreen
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology (including BDMS, membrane ELISA)
DescriptionM5 Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements-25°C or 2°C to 8°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
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Catalog NumberSpecificationsUnit SizeDescriptionQuantityVolume (Metric)For Use With (Application)Price (USD)
R12582Full specifications
EachM6 Universal Kit100 Kits/Pk.1.5 mLViruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and MycoplasmasRequest A Quote
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM6 Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)1.5 mL
Unit SizeEach
R12578Full specifications
EachM4RT Universal Kit100 Kits/Pk.3 mLChlamydiae VirusesRequest A Quote
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationDual Applicator (1 Traditional, 1 Microtip Swab)
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM4RT Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Chlamydiae Viruses
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
R12580Full specifications
EachM5 Universal Kit100 Kits/Pk.3 mLViruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and MycoplasmasRequest A Quote
Product TypeUniversal Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationDual Applicator (1 Traditional, 1 Microtip Swab)
Closure ColorGreen
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology (including BDMS, membrane ELISA)
DescriptionM5 Universal Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic, Stainless Steel
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements-25°C or 2°C to 8°C
Tip TypeTraditional and Microtipped
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
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Designed for the collection, transportation, maintenance and long-term storage of viral specimens, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and ureaplasma. Thermo Scientific MicroTest products are top quality. From formulation to packaging, MicroTest products maintain the viability of organisms through freeze-thaw cycles while inhibiting antimicrobial contaminants and promoting safety.

MicroTest™ M4™ contains gelatin, vancomycin, amphotericin B, and colistin for the transport of viruses, Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas.

MicroTest™ M4RT™ contains gelatin, gentamicin, and amphotericin B for the transport of viruses and Chlamydiae.

MicroTest™ M5™ contains vancomycin, amphotericin B, and colistin and protein stabilizers for the transport of viruses, Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas.

MicroTest™ M6™ contains gelatin, vancomycin, amphotericin B, and colistin for the transport of viruses, Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas.

MicroTest Universal Kits come with 1.5mL or 3mL of liquid medium in a 15mL conical tube with 3 glass beads, an envelope with one plastic shaft, traditional-tipped polyester swab, one stainless steel shaft micro-tipped polyester swab, and a 6 x 9 in. zip-seal bag.

Keep your lab moving in the right direction with a dependable set of solutions for transport, holding, maintenance and long-term culture storage with the MicroTest family of collection and transport media.

Trusted reliable results
  • Stringent quality control, including cellular toxicity on each lot number
  • Patented formulations with stabilizing proteins, buffers, and specific antibiotics
Compatibility and viability
  • Provides compatible transport for cell culture, enzyme immunoassays, and molecular diagnostic tests
  • Maintains organism viability and counts for better, more reliable results during validation/verification studies, quality control procedures, and repeat testing
Convenient, accommodating format
  • 1.5mL and 3.0mL fill volumes allow multiple tests from one specimen
  • Individual transport media tubes or complete kits offer flexibility and versatility
Safe, sturdy packaging
  • Tough, break-resistant tubes with secure, color-coded screw caps prevent leaking and exposure to infectious agents
  • Kits include leak-resistant polypropylene bag for safe sample transport

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Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand, combining powerful manual, semi-automated and fully automated test products and a comprehensive line of media and diagnostic products to offer a complete, end-to-end solution to quickly deliver the products you need and the quality results your laboratory depends on.

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