Liofilchem®Mycoplasma Transport Broth 6 mL

The Liofilchem® Mycoplasma Transport Broth (6 mL) is an essential component of the Mycoplasma System Plus, designed for the preservation and transport of urogenital specimens such as vaginal swabs, urethral swabs, rectal swabs, and seminal fluid. The broth ensures optimal survival and viability of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma species during transport to the laboratory, enabling accurate diagnostic testing for enumeration, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).

Key Features

1. Specimen Preservation:
   • Maintains the viability of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp. during transport.
   • Ensures no overgrowth of contaminants that might interfere with results.
2. Optimized for Urogenital Pathogens:
   • Formulated specifically to support Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma spp. without promoting bacterial or fungal contamination.
3. Volume and Packaging:
   • Volume: 6 mL per vial.
   • Packaging: Available in packs of 20 vials (Ref. 20158), ideal for batch processing of clinical specimens.
4. Compatibility:
   • Designed for seamless integration with the Mycoplasma System Plus panel for diagnostic and susceptibility testing.
5. Ease of Use:
   • Ready-to-use format requiring no additional preparation.
   • Simple specimen inoculation for immediate transport.

Applications

1. Transport of Clinical Specimens:
   • Ideal for collecting and transporting urogenital samples (vaginal swabs, urethral swabs, seminal fluid, rectal swabs) to the laboratory.
2. Diagnostics for Urogenital Infections:
   • Supports the diagnostic workflow for identifying and enumerating Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma spp., and other pathogens using the Mycoplasma System Plus.
3. Susceptibility Testing:
   • Preserves pathogen viability for subsequent antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST).

Procedure

1. Specimen Collection:
   • Collect clinical specimens using sterile swabs or containers.
2. Inoculation:
   • Place the specimen directly into the transport broth (6 mL) vial.
   • Ensure the swab is fully immersed, or the fluid specimen is added to the broth.
3. Transport and Storage:
   • Transport the inoculated broth to the laboratory at ambient temperature or refrigerated conditions (as per laboratory protocol).
   • Process the specimen within the recommended timeframe to ensure viability.
4. Testing:
   • Use the Mycoplasma System Plus panel to inoculate from the transport broth for enumeration, identification, and susceptibility testing.

Advantages

• Enhanced Pathogen Survival: Preserves the viability of fragile urogenital mycoplasmas during transport.
• Contamination Prevention: Reduces risks of contamination from other microorganisms.
• Convenient Volume: Each 6 mL vial is pre-measured for direct specimen addition.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with Liofilchem’s diagnostic panels for streamlined workflows.

Clinical Relevance

The Mycoplasma Transport Broth is crucial for:

1. Urogenital Infections Diagnostics:
   • Ensures accurate detection of pathogens causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), bacterial vaginosis, urethritis, prostatitis, and infertility.
2. Reproductive Health Testing:
   • Facilitates the identification of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in clinical specimens.
3. Antimicrobial Resistance Studies:
   • Preserves pathogens for reliable susceptibility testing to guide targeted treatment.

Regulatory Compliance

• Manufactured under ISO-certified quality systems.
• Compliant with CLSI guidelines for specimen collection and transport.

Packaging Information

Why Use Liofilchem® Mycoplasma Transport Broth?

• Reliability: Maintains pathogen viability during transport.
• Ease of Use: Ready-to-use format for quick specimen collection.
• Diagnostic Accuracy: Ensures high-quality specimens for identification and susceptibility testing.

The Liofilchem® Mycoplasma Transport Broth is an integral part of the Mycoplasma System Plus, ensuring precise and efficient urogenital pathogen diagnostics.