Composition
The universal solution
Copan UTM® is compliant with CLSI M40-A2 standards. UTM® Hanks’ Balanced Salt Solution (HBSS) is enriched with proteins, sugars, and a pH indicator. Its unique formulation includes antibiotics and antimycotics to prevent overgrowth of bacterial and fungal flora.
Processing and applications
Versatile and automatable
UTM® is compatible with downstream antigen detection and molecular-based assays. It can be processed manually or with automated laboratory platforms such as Copan Universe™.
UTM-RT® Round Bottom Tube
Same trusted medium, updated format
UTM-RT® Round Bottom Tube is the latest version of UTM®, designed for the direct loading on the Roche cobas® 5800/6800/8800 platforms. On-label validated for sample transport prior to molecular detection or culture, UTM-RT® Round Bottom Tube avoids the aliqoting or swab removal steps, and is CE-IVDR compliant.
One of our most popular products
Our universal transport medium features made CDC to declare it the product of choice for Covid-19 screening.
FLOQSwabs® Inside
Ensure a quick, capillarity-driven sample uptake and a
superior elution of the biological specimen, expanding
downstream diagnostic testing capabilities.
Enhanced stability
Allows to preserve the viability of viruses, Chlamydia, Ureaplasma, and Mycoplasma for 48 hours at both controlled room and refrigerated temperature; it can also be stored at -80°C for one year.
Glass beads
Three glass beads in each tube facilitate the release and
dispersion of patient material and virus particles from
the swab during vortexing.
Different screw cap formats
Available with a capture-cap to dock and lock the swab
shaft for easier tube handling, or with a Pierce-able and
Re-sealable PNR™ cap (under development).
The perfect match
FLOQSwabs® Inside
The combination with FLOQSwabs® expands your possibilities even further by ensuring an unmatched specimen collection in many anatomical collection sites. Discover why we call them “the perfect collection device.”
Into the Line
This product line groups a variety of product codes, each optimized to address specific needs.
Check here the summary of these features and contact us to discover the product code that best suits your need-mix and available in your Country.
Collection Sites
- Nasal
- Oral
- Nasopharyngeal
- Vaginal
- Urethral
Fields of Application
- Respiratory infections
- Sexually transmitted infections
Geometry
- Regular
- Minitip
- Pernasal
- Pediatric
Downstream Application
- Shell vial cultures
- Rapid antigen testing
- DFA/IFA
- Nucleic acid amplification testing
Scientific Mentions
Always faithful to our scientific approach, we are eager to hear the proof of the success of our efforts and commitment.
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Related Videos
Video
Nasopharyngeal Collection with FLOQSwabs® and UTM®
A proper nasopharyngeal specimen sampling is crucial for a correct diagnosis of respiratory tract infections, including COVID-19. To help the collection of SARS-CoV-2 in compliance with CDC and WHO guidelines, we created this how-to educational video.
Video
UTM® 305C – How to use
Copan Universal Transport Medium® (UTM®) system is intended for the collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens containing Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.
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UTM® 346C – How to use
Copan Universal Transport Medium® (UTM®) system is intended for the collection, transport, and preservation of clinical specimens containing Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma, and Ureaplasma.
