Sterile Swab with 0.85% Saline (Pack of 50) (TM005)
Intended Use
0.85% Saline is designed for sampling surfaces as a part of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) systems and other environmental monitoring testing. The 0.85% Saline packages everything needed to collect samples from work surfaces, utensils or other industrial apparatuses (i.e. pump impellers, gaskets, etc.).
Product Summary and Explanation
Saline, 0.85%, is a self-contained unit which includes a sterile cotton swab, attached to the lid, and a tube containing 2ml Saline, 0.85%. Saline, as the transport media in this unit, maintains cell integrity and viability. This media, however, does not promote growth. It is solely intended to facilitate survival of organisms in the sample during transport to the lab.
Precautions
For In-Vitro Diagnostic Use Only.
The cultures on transport swabs must not be kept at room temperature for more than 24 hours.
Formula / Liter
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Ingredients |
Gms / Litre |
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Sodium Chloride |
8.5 |
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Distilled Water |
1000.00 |
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Final pH: 6.8 ± 0.5 at 25°C |
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Formula may be adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance specifications |
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Directions
Using the capped swab provided along with the 0.85% Saline containing tube, collect the sample or specimen from surface. Insert the capped swab(Polyester foam or tip swab) with the sample till the swab is immersed into the saline. Tighten the cap firmly. The specimen will be preserved during transportation.
Quality Control Specifications
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Prepared Medium |
Colorless solution |
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Reaction of 0.85% solution |
pH 6.8 + 0.5 at 25oC |
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Quantity |
3ml |
