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Anaerobic Transport Med. (ATM) is a mineral salt based semi-solid media. Designed as a non-nutritive holding Med., it maintains viability of microorganisms through collection & transport of clinical specimens. This media is prepared, dispensed, & packaged under oxygen-free conditions. This Med. is available in multiple sizes & configurations, including sterile surgery packs.ATM contains buffered mineral salts in a semi-solid media, w/ sodium thioglycollate & cysteine added as reducing agents. This Med. maintains the viability of most microorganisms without multiplication & allows for dilution of inhibitors present in clinical material, & meets the viability requirements of obligate anaerobes. Tubes have hungate caps (caps containing a rubber septa), which allow for direct injection of clinical specimens, introduction of tissue samples, or stabbing w/ swabs.