Introduction

Appropriate specimen collection and transport is important for accurate laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease. Not only personnel operating skills, but also a proper specimen collection and transport system are essential attributes for reliable diagnosis result.

The KaiBiLi^TM Extended ViralTrans Saline is suitable for collection and transport of clinical specimens. The system consists of a plastic, up-right tube with screw cap filled with universal transport medium, and with/without sterile swabs. 

Specimens need to be placed into the tube containing transport medium immediately after sample collection and submitted to the laboratory as soon as possible. It is recommended that 2~8°C is the most appropriate temperature for specimen transportation.

Detection

KaiBiLi^TM Extended ViralTrans Saline is supplied as one plastic flat-bottomed vial filled with 0.85% NaCl solution and glass beads, along with a screw cap to safely contain and transport biological specimens.

PRINCIPLE

The formula of the KaiBiLi^TM Extended ViralTrans Saline contains 0.85% NaCl solution which is used to balance the ionic concentration in the solution.

REAGENTS

Approximate formula per liter

Sodium chloride………………….. 8.50 g

pH：7.2±0.3 (at 25℃)

PROCEDURE

KaiBiLi^TM Extended ViralTrans Saline

1. Mark relevant sample information on the transport vial before sampling,

2. Aseptically remove cap from vial.

3. Aseptically place aspirates, conjunctival scrapings, small piece tissue or stool samples into the vial containing medium.

4. Replace cap to vial and close tightly.

5. Transfer the specimen to the laboratory for immediate analysis.

KaiBiLi^TM Extended ViralTrans Saline–Collection Kit

1. Before sampling, mark relevant sample information on the transport vial.

2. Collect specimen with swab.

3. Aseptically remove cap from vial.

4. Insert the swab into the transport medium tube.

5. Break swab shaft by bending it against the vial wall.

6. Replace cap to vial and close tightly.

7. Transfer the specimen to the laboratory for immediate analysis.

Kit storage conditions

2~30°C.

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