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 an important update on molecular transport media and cyanide gas.
Important Update about 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).