Anaerobic transport medium

Anaerobic transport medium (ATM) is a specialized media designed to maintain the viability of anaerobic microorganisms during the collection and transport of clinical specimens. It's a semi-solid, mineral-salt based medium that includes reducing agents like thioglycollate and cysteine to create an oxygen-free environment. This helps preserve the microorganisms without allowing them to multiply extensively, and it also dilutes any inhibitors present in the clinical sample