V FACTOR (HAEMOPHILUS), disc [BD-231727]

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The product is supplied (and stored) sterile, it must remain sterile until its use. Sterile = state of being free from all living microorganisms.
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GROWTH FACTOR DISCS for Haemophilus differentiation [BD]

CAUTION

This disc is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 50 discs.

Definition

X, V and XV Factor discs are used for presumptively differentiating Haemophilus spp. based on their requirements for X or V factors or both.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson. Ref: 231727, 231729 and 231731

Components

  • V contains NAD (C21H27N7O14P2)
  • X contains Hemin
  • VX contains NAD and Hemin

Technical specifications

  • Paper disc impregnated with growth factor V, X or VX.
  • Discs V – Round, white 1/4″ paper discs with “V” printed on both sides.
  • Discs X – Round, brown 1/4″ paper discs with “X” printed on both sides.
  • Discs VX – Round, light tan 1/4″ paper discs with “VX” printed on both sides.

Packaging & Labelling

Cartridge of 50 discs.

To be Ordered Separately

  • Forceps
  • CO2 incubator
  • Swabs
  • Inoculating loop
  • Bunsen burner
  • QC strains
  • Tryptic soy agar or heart infusion agar
  • Tryptic soy broth

Instructions for use

Please consult the “Bacteriology laboratory procedures and resources” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources

https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Bacteriology-Laboratory-Resources.aspx

For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor

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Precautions for Use

All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).

Storage

  • Store 2°C and 8°C.
  • Do not use after expiry date.
  • Shelf life: 18 months.
  • Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life.

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)

Waste management

After use, sterilize the cultures and all contaminated material. Contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.

MSF requirements

Reserved to bacteriology programmes.

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