UroStabl™: boric acid-free urine collection for culture and molecular testing
The first urine container designed so one sample can go to both microbial culture and PCR or NGS, without refrigeration.
Dispatch within 3–5 working days.
Key features
- Boric acid and formaldehyde free: non-toxic, non-inhibitory chemistry that does not kill sensitive microbes.
- Supports culture, PCR, RT-PCR and NGS from the same sample.
- Preserves urine for up to 120 hours at room temperature; no cold chain.
- Over 90% pathogen recovery.
- Revives sensitive microbes including E. coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, Enterobacter cloacae, beta-haemolytic streptococci, Neisseria and Chlamydia.
Specifications
| Stability | Up to 120 hours at room temperature |
|---|---|
| Fill volume | Up to 30 mL |
| Applications | UTI, STI and RTI diagnostics, AMR surveillance, sepsis and cancer biomarker studies, women’s health, biobanking |
| Validation | Developed in DSIR-recognised, ISO 9001:2015 labs; clinically tested with Dr Lal PathLabs |
Catalogue codes
| Code | Pack |
|---|---|
RVN-US-0.5-00 | 30 mL sterilised container |
Questions buyers ask
Why avoid boric acid in urine tubes?
Boric acid can kill sensitive pathogens and is unsuitable for molecular tests. UroStabl™ is boric acid-free so culture and PCR can use the same sample.
How long can urine be transported?
Up to 120 hours at room temperature.
