Thermo Scientific™

MicroTest™ Kits

Catalog number: R12552
Thermo Scientific™

MicroTest™ Kits

Catalog number: R12552
Maintain organism viability and counts for verification studies, quality control procedures, and repeat testing of viruses, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and urealasma with quality media, proven collection and transport tools, and safe, reliable packaging. Thermo Scientific™ MicroTest™ Kits come in four media formulations and include two plastic shaft traditional-tipped polyester swabs and a 6 x 9 in. zip-seal bag for safe transport.
 
Catalog Number
R12552
Unit Size
Each
Description
M4RT Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
3 mL
For Use With (Application)
Chlamydiae Viruses
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeM4 RT Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationSingle Applicator
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM4RT Kit
For Use With (Application)Chlamydiae Viruses
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
M5 Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
3 mL
For Use With (Application)
Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeM5 Tube Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationSingle Applicator
Closure ColorGreen
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology (including BDMS, membrane ELISA)
DescriptionM5 Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements-25°C or 2°C to 8°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
Catalog Number
Unit Size
Each
Description
M6 Kit
Quantity
100 Kits/Pk.
Volume (Metric)
1.5 mL
For Use With (Application)
Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Price (USD)
Full specifications
Product TypeM6 Tube Kit
FormatTube
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM6 Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)1.5 mL
Unit SizeEach
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Catalog NumberSpecificationsUnit SizeDescriptionQuantityVolume (Metric)For Use With (Application)Price (USD)
R12552Full specifications
EachM4RT Kit100 Kits/Pk.3 mLChlamydiae VirusesRequest A Quote
Product TypeM4 RT Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationSingle Applicator
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM4RT Kit
For Use With (Application)Chlamydiae Viruses
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
R12555Full specifications
EachM5 Kit100 Kits/Pk.3 mLViruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and MycoplasmasRequest A Quote
Product TypeM5 Tube Kit
FormatTube
SwabConfigurationSingle Applicator
Closure ColorGreen
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology (including BDMS, membrane ELISA)
DescriptionM5 Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements-25°C or 2°C to 8°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Volume (Metric)3 mL
Unit SizeEach
R12557Full specifications
EachM6 Kit100 Kits/Pk.1.5 mLViruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and MycoplasmasRequest A Quote
Product TypeM6 Tube Kit
FormatTube
Closure ColorRed
CompatibilityCulture, Shell vial, Freeze-thaw cycles, Culture maintenance, ELISA, PCR, DNA probe technology
DescriptionM6 Kit
For Use With (Application)Viruses: Chlamydiae, Ureaplasmas, and Mycoplasmas
Quantity100 Kits/Pk.
Shaft MaterialPlastic
Shelf Life18 Months
Storage Requirements2°C to 30°C
Tip TypeTraditional
Transport Temperature2° to 30°C
Volume (Metric)1.5 mL
Unit SizeEach
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Designed for the collection, transportation, maintenance and long-term storage of viral specimens, chlamydiae, mycoplasma and urealasma, 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 Kits come with 1.5mL or 3mL of liquid medium in a 15mL conical tube with 3 glass beads, an envelope with two plastic shaft, traditional-tipped polyester swabs, 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

Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.

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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