Alasdair MacLean

May 5, 2024 | future-science.com | Azul Zorzoli |Alasdair MacLean |Scott Nicholson |Alison Daniels

The Viral PCR Sample Solution (VPSS) is a liquid formulation created to preserve and transport viral specimens, such as nasopharyngeal swabs in SARS-CoV-2 testing, while also inactivating potential pathogens that might be present in the specimen. It contains Triton X-100 (4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl) phenol, ethoxylated), a detergent extensively used in medical diagnostic assays for its ability to release intracellular materials, including nucleic acids [1,2].