A digestant for sputum, gastric washings, etc., in preparing for acid-fast staining or culture.
CONTENTS: Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Alum, Methyl Red
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE: Mix equal amounts of sputum and sputum digestant. Mix well and incubate in 37oC water bath for 30 minutes with occasional shaking. With 2.5 normal HCl (Product # 9789), neutralize digested sputum to red end point. On an average, 1 - 3 ml may be needed. Flocculation will occur after 30 seconds. Centrifuge for 5 minutes then remove and discard supernatant fluid. Smears for acid-fast staining may be made directly or the diluted sediment may be used for culture. All normal flora is rendered non-viable.
- UPC:
- 12352142
- Availability:
- Lead Time: 3-5 Days
- Type:
- Sputum Digestant
- Includes:
- Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Alum, Methyl Red
- Format:
- Pack
- Hazmat:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
