For safe collection, transport, and preservation of virus samples collected from naso/oropharyngeal swabs. Eliminates the need to transport collected sample on dry ice. Our unique formulation contains antibiotics to inhibit the growth of bacterial and fungal flora, as well as maintain the cellular integrity of viruses. The viruses are immediately inactivated thus providing a safe handling environment. After collection, the specimen should be stored at 2-25 °C and processed within 48 hours.