Qualitative detection of enterovirus D68 from PrimeStore® molecular transport medium: implications for home- and self-collection

•Conventional pathogen media presents challenges for home- and self-collection.•Molecular transport media can inactivate virus while preserving molecular material.•Molecular transport media can be stored at room temperature.•Enterovirus D68, an emerging pathogen, can be detected in molecular transport media.•This type of media may be used for home- and self-collection for pathogen detection.