Catalog # 970120 - 120 units

Description

ParaPak MacroCon is a disposable system for the filtration and concentration of intestinal parasites from diluted fecal specimens, to be used in combination with the ParaPak specimen collection vials, available with different fixatives (Formalin, SAF, Ecofix, LV-PVA, MF), to be purchased separately.

The filtration unit is designed to fit to the ParaPak vials creating a completely closed system, minimizing the exposure to potentially infectious agents.

The large filtration tube (50 ml) allows the filtration of the entire content of the ParaPak collection vial, improving the sensitivity of the concentration technique.

Features

-          Completely closed system with all ParaPak vials

-          Optimized filtering grid for standardized filtration

-          Large volume tube (50 ml) for optimal sensitivity

-          Complying with the recommended Formalin/Ether concentration technique

Specimens

Preserved diluted fecal specimens.

Kit Components

120 Conical 50 ml centrifuge tubes with Filtration units and screw caps.

1 Bottle Surfactant, 30 ml

Specimen processing

1.    Add 10 drops of surfactant to the ParaPak specimen vial.

2.    Insert the filtration tightly into the specimen vial.

3.    Invert assembled unit, tapping sharply to force the solution into the conical tube.

4.    Unscrew the filtration unit and the vial and discard appropriately.

5.    Add 10% Formalin to the dotted line, plus 5 ml of Ethyl Acetate or Ether.

6.    Tightly screw the cap and shake.

7.    Centrifuge at 500-1000 g for 2-5 minutes.

8.    Decant the supernatant and clean the inside of the tube with cotton applicator.

9.    Resuspend the pellet and examine under the microscope

Storage

The kit must be stored at Room Temperature.

Additional Information

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