Saline Solution (0.85%)

 

Use: A liquid medium recommended for use in qualitative procedures that require the use of an isotonic diluent.

Description: Saline has been recommended by various manufacturers and authors for preparing test suspensions of organisms to help maintain cell integrity and viability. Normal saline is recommended by NCCLS for preparation of bacterial suspensions used for susceptibility testing. This medium lacks properties that may interfere with biochemical reactions and/or antibiotic susceptibility tests.

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