Invitech has announced the UK availability of NAC-PAC N30, a convenient, systematic approach to pre-analytical acid-fast bacilli (AFB) 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 during pre-analytical processing. Laboratories can now benefit from its easy-to-use format that can improve recovery of mycobacteria, ensure fewer false-positive results, and increase diagnostic effectiveness.
Developed and manufactured by Alpha-Tec Systems, NAC-PAC is a complete package of AFB specimen preparation reagents for processing in a 30 mL 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 Neutralizing Buffer and Pellet Resuspension Buffer.
Optimising pre-analytical specimen preparation is an often overlooked aspect of the diagnostic process that can have a significant impact on the final result. The preparation process prior to the culture of mycobacteria is inherently complex, and, if performed incorrectly, can lead to a reduction in diagnostic effectiveness. Bringing together all the reagents necessary in an easy-to-use format means that that real improvements in the speed and accuracy of the final result can be achieved.
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