The present disclosure relates to the field of media for use in microbiological applications, and particularly in relation sample collection, transport, preparation, and storage. The disclosed media inactivate pathogenic (e.g., viral or bacterial) samples to allow for safe handling and storage, while simultaneously preserving nucleic acids for assessment.

The present disclosure relates to the field of media for use in microbiological applications, and particularly in relation sample collection, transport, preparation, and storage. The disclosed media inactivate pathogenic (e.g., viral or bacterial) samples to allow for safe handling and storage, while simultaneously preserving nucleic acids for assessment.