Molecular Transport Media (MTM) and Cyanide Gas

COLA is engaged with the CDC’s Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) in the Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) to transmit their public health messages to our laboratories and affiliates. Below is a link to the most recent message about molecular transport media (MTM) and cyanide gas.

Molecular Transport Media (MTM) and Cyanide Gas

PrimeStore MTM transport media contains guanidine thiocyanate, which produces a dangerous chemical reaction that releases cyanide gas when exposed to bleach (sodium hypochlorite). Do not use PrimeStore MTM with platforms that include a disinfecting step that uses bleach (e.g., Hologic Panther, Panther Fusion Systems).

Read more here.