Saline (0.85%) with Beads (Clean Area Pack)

For in vitro diagnostic use.
BM0379 Saline (0.85%) with Beads (Clean Area Pack) is a variation on isotonic saline which is suitable for use as a general-purpose diluent in many areas of the laboratory.
The addition of glass beads will allow dense material to be broken down and aid the isolation of any bacteria that may be present in “clumps”.
BM0379 Saline (0.85%) with Beads (Clean Area Pack) is tested as a diluent in accordance with the principals of ISO 11133:2014 ⁽¹⁾ and can also be used to isolate for identification tests or processing clinical specimens for microbiological examination ^{(2 3)}.

Saline (0.85%) with Beads (Clean Area Pack) maintains the osmotic balance of the medium thereby maintaining cell morphology and integrity of bacteria.
The solution does not interfere with any biochemical reactions.
This product is aseptically dispensed before being double wrapped and treated with Ethylene Oxide (EO) for use in clean areas.

1. International Organization for Standardization (2014) 11133:2014 Microbiology of food, animal feed and water – Preparation, production, storage and performance testing of culture media. Geneva, ISO.
2. Public Health England. (2015). Investigation of bone and soft tissue associated with osteomyelitis. UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations. B 42 Issue 2.
3. Public Health England. (2021). Investigation of orthopaedic implant associated infections. UK Standards for Microbiology Investigations. B 44 Issue 2.1.