INDIA INK, black, cryptococcus test, dropper, 0.5 ml, amp.
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INDIA INK, black
Definition
India ink used for the determination of Cryptococcus neoformans in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Specifications
Black India ink for laboratory use
Packaging & Labelling
Plastic vial of 0.5 ml
Instructions for use
Ink must always be diluted 1:3 with physiological saline solution for the cryptococcus test.
Put first India ink on the slide to prevent contamination of it by CSF.
Cryptococcus is detected in centrifugation sediment.
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Storage
At room temperature
MSF requirements
Reliable test.
Sensitivity: 85%.