RH NEGATIVE CONTROL,monocl. antibodies (BIOSCOT), 10ml,bot
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RH NEGATIVE CONTROL (BIOSCOT)
Definition
Negative control for monoclonal anti-D reagents, used to detect false positive reactions during ABO/rhesus blood grouping tests.
Specifications
Components
- Buffer solution containing chemical potentiators (no antibodies) and bovine material
- Preservative agent: 0.1% (w/v) sodium azide
Technical specifications
- Colourless reagent
- Labellised bottles
Packaging & Labelling
10x 10 ml dropper bottles intended for about 125 tests
Instructions for use
Follow the instructions in the package insert.
The purpose of this reagent is to detect red cell autoagglutination that can give false-positive reactions with the anti-A, anti-B, anti-AB and rhesus anti-D blood grouping reagents.
It should be used as a negative control for all ABO/Rh blood grouping tests. Perform the agglutination test on an opaline plate or a porcelain tile, or in default of this, on a slide.
A positive reaction indicates that the specimen is reacting with the reagents' components and not with the antibodies.
A negative reaction offers assurance that the positive result obtained with anti-D reagents is due to a specific antigen-antibody reaction.
Storage
- Keep refrigerated between 2 and 8ºC
- Do not freeze
- Shelf life: 48 months
- Not to be used beyond expiry date
- Close the bottle tightly after each use to prevent bacterial contaminations (causing the deterioration of the serum-test). In case of doubt concerning the serum-test validity, perform a check on a known blood, fresh or kept in good conditions (2 - 8ºC).
MSF requirements
The 5 reagents for blood grouping (anti-AB, anti-A, anti-B, anti Rh D, Rhesus negative control) must all come from the same manufacturer. This is the reason why we close the article to 1 manufacturer.