Meridian Bioscience™ Para-Pak™ Parasitology Transport Systems: One-Vial Kits

Vials designed to improve the overall processing of specimens for examination of ova, parasites and other enteric pathogens

Supplier:  Meridian Bioscience™ 900812

Catalog No. 14-910-129

Includes: Patient Instructions

Description

• Choice of fixatives and preservatives
• Each unbreakable vial has a color-coded cap and label, a clearly marked “fill to here” line and a built-in collection spoon in the screw-cap top

10% Formalin Fixative (Neutral Buffered)

• Preserves fecal specimens for concentration and direct examination

Culture and Sensitivity (C & S) Media

• Used for the recovery of enteric bacteria, such as Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Yersinia
• Medium includes a pH indicator that detects acidic conditions for optimal enteric pathogen recovery

Clean Vials

• A 30mL leakproof vial for specimens that do not need a transport medium

Enteric Plus (Cary-Blair) Media

• Maintains the bacterial population of enteric pathogens such as Yersinia, Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter and Vibrio Cholerae for up to 96 hours

MF (Formaldehyde, Alcohol and Merthiolate) Fixative

• For the routine collection, transportation, preservation and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites
• Combines the fixative properties of formaldehyde, alcohol and merthiolate to maintain the morphology for all stages in the life cycles of intestinal parasites

Modified Cupric Sulfate–Polyvinyl Alcohol (Modified Cu–PVA)

• Acts as a preservative/fixative for protozoan trophozoites
• Slides fixed with Modified PVA may be stained using trichrome or hematoxyli
• Contains copper sulfate to eliminate disposal problems

Sodium Acetate Acetic Acid Formalin (SAF)

• Multi-purpose fixative/preservative suitable for direct examination, concentration and permanent stain from the same specimen

Zinc Sulfite–Polyvinyl Alcohol (Zn–PVA)

• A mercury-free fixative for permanent staining

Low Viscosity–Polyvinyl Alcohol (LV–PVA)

• A low-viscosity formulation to preserve fecal specimens for permanent staining procedures
• Fast penetration and drying formula provides excellent fixation

Specifications

• Product Type: Parasitology Transport System
• Includes: Patient instructions
• No. of Vials: 1.0
• Storage Requirements: 20°C to 30°C

• Format: Vial
• Media Type: Enteric Plus Cary-Blair
• Quantity: 120 Vials/Case
• For Use With (Application): Stool

Safety and Handling

ShelfLife : 14 Months