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

Catalog Number	Mfr. No.	Product Type	Quantity	Storage Requirements	Shelf Life
14-910-152	Meridian Bioscience™ 900412	Parasitology Transport System	120 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	2 Years
14-910-129	Meridian Bioscience™ 900812	Parasitology Transport System	120 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	14 Months
23-290144	Meridian Bioscience™ 900312	Parasitology Transport System	120 Vials/Cs.	Room temperature
23-290147	Meridian Bioscience™ 900612	Parasitology Transport System	120 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	18 Months
23-036621	Meridian Bioscience™ 990620	C&S Vials in Biobags	200 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	18 Months
14-910-148	Meridian Bioscience™ 901012	Zinc Polyvinyl Alcohol Fixative	120 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	2 Years
14-910-140	Meridian Bioscience™ 900212	Parasitology Transport System	120 Vials/Case	20°C to 30°C	3 Years

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

• Format: Vial
• Includes: Patient instructions
• No. of Vials: 1.0
• For Use With (Application): Stool

Safety and Handling

ShelfLife : 2 Years