INOCULATION SYSTEM (Prompt MicroScan B1026-10D)
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INOCULATION SYSTEM
Definition
The Inoculation System 'Prompt' consists of a calibrated inoculation tip and a bottle of distilled water with pluronic (30ml)
The Inoculation System is used to standardize inocula for microdilution in antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
Provides the microbiologist with a method for obtaining a 0.5 McFarland turbidity standard.
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Inoculation bottles contain 30 ml (± 1.0 ml) of stabilized, aqueous PLURONIC surfactants
- The wand is a polypropylene rod with a breakaway collar
- Colorless liquid
Packaging & Labelling
- 62 prompt inoculation wands
- 60 prompt inoculation bottles
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Bacteriology laboratory procedures and resources” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, ...)
Storage
- Units should be stored at 2°C-27°C
- Shelf life: 18 months
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of total shelf life
Waste management
After use, sterilize the cultures and all contaminated material. Contact yourwatsanreferent foradvice onproperdisposal.
MSF requirements
Reserved for projects using the Mini-Lab