Laboratory Products
Sample Prep Delivers Faster Time to Detection and Lower Contamination
Apr 12 2010
Invitech Ltd is pleased to announce availability of NAC-PAC™ N30, a convenient, systematic approach to pre-analytical AFB (acid fast bacilli) specimen processing. NAC-PAC improves recovery of positive AFB specimens (most notably Mycobacteria) and helps to reduce the number of contaminated / reprocessed samples through rigid control of pH throughout pre-analytical processing. Laboratories can now benefit from a unique, easy-to-use format that can improve recovery of Mycobacteria, ensure fewer false positive results, and increase diagnostic effectiveness.
Developed and manufactured by specialist company Alpha-Tec Systems, NAC-PAC is a complete package of AFB specimen preparation reagents for processing in a 30ml centrifuge tube. It is designed to be used in a safety cabinet and is conveniently packaged as a box of four individual bench packs, each of which will liquefy and process 10 patient specimens. The bench packs contain: NALC and NALC Diluent, NAC-PAC Red™ decontamination solution, NPC-67™ Neutralising Buffer, and Pellet Resuspension Buffer.
Optimising pre-analytical specimen preparation is an often overlooked aspect of the diagnostic process that can have a meaningful impact on the final result. The preparation process prior to the culture of Mycobacteria is inherently complex, and, if performed incorrectly, it can lead to a reduction in diagnostic effectiveness. By bringing together all the reagents necessary in an easy-to-use format that fosters systematic processing technique real improvements in the speed and accuracy of the final result can be achieved.
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