Description

ParaPak Collection Vials are 30 ml plastic disposable devices designed for the collection, preservation and transportation of stool specimens for intestinal parasites examination. ParaPak vials are available either empty (ParaPak Clean Vial) or with a variety of fixatives (15 ml/vial) to fit different needs.

The leak-proof screw caps are equipped with a special spoon for easy collection of the specimen.

The vials fit perfectly with the ParaPak MacroCon filtration system, creating a completely closed system, minimizing the exposure to potentially infectious agents.

ParaPak vials and ParaPak MacroCon (to be purchased separately) are the ideal solution for performing the recommended Formalin/Ether concentration technique, where the maximum sensitivity is required, as the entire content of the ParaPak vial can be processed.

Features

-          Completely closed system with the ParaPak MacroCon concentration system.

-          Colour coded caps and labels

-          Leak-proof screw cap with collection spoon

ParaPak Clean vials – Catalog # 900312 - 120 units

Empty vials for transport of specimens that do not require a transport medium or fixative.

ParaPak 10% Formalin – Catalog # 900412 - 120 units

Neutral buffered 10% formalin for preservation and fixation of stool specimens. Classical formula for the Formalin/Ether (or Ethyl Acetate) standard concentration technique (Ritchie’s method).

ParaPak SAF – Catalog # 900212 - 120 units

Sodium Acetate Formalin fixative: 2% Acetic Acid, 4.3% Formalin, 0.9% Sodium Acetate, 0.4% Methanol, 0.1% Surfactant. SAF contains a reduced amount of Formalin and can be used for both concentration and permanent staining (Trichrome or Iron-Haematoxylin) techniques. For permanent staining Mayer’s Albumin (provided) is required for fixing the specimen on the slide.

ParaPak LV-PVA – Catalog # 900112 - 120 units

The Low Viscosity Polyvinyl Alcohol fixative is the traditional, mercuric chloride based, fixative for permanent staining.

ParaPak Zn-PVA – Catalog # 901012 - 120 units

Modification of the LV-PVA fixative, replacing the. mercuric chloride with zinc sulphate, in order to eliminate toxicity and disposal problems.

ParaPak MF – Catalog # 900712 - 120 units

Merthiolate-Formalin fixative, suitable for direct examination and concentration procedure.

ParaPak Ecofix – Catalog # 901312 - 120 units

Ecofix is a proprietary ecological and safe fixative, containing no Formalin or Mercury salts. It is suitable for direct examination, concentration and permanent staining (in combination with Ecostain set).

Storage

The ParaPak vials must be stored at Room Temperature.

Additional Information

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