Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ BactiDrop™ Potassium Hydroxide

Description

• Prepare clinical specimens for microscopic examination of fungal elements with Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ BactiDrop™ Potassium Hydroxide.The Laboratory Handbook of Medical Mycology recommends the use of 10% KOH for rapid detection of fungal elements1
• McGowan reported the use of 10% KOH but warned that a lack of contrast between fungal elements and clinical specimens may occur2
• Hence, she recommended phase-contrast microscopy for improved visibility
• The formulation of 10% KOH is recommended by the Mayo Clinic Mycology Laboratory3
• Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is used to prepare clinical specimens for microscopic examination of fungal elements
• KOH preparations may be made for all clinical specimens except spinal fluid and urine4
• KOH disrupts cellular sheets or clumps of proteinaceous debris that may be present and clears the specimen which makes it easy to detect fungus5
• Glycerin in the KOH solution reduces the amount of precipitation in the reagent container and prevents KOH preparations from drying for at least 18-24 hours.Potassium Hydroxide contains potassium hydroxide (CAS 1310-58-3), glycerine (CAS 56-81-5) and demineralized water (CAS 7732-18-5)
• This product is for in vitro diagnostic use and should be used by properly trained individuals
• This reagent has been tested using quality control procedure and found to be acceptable
• The reagent is supplied as 0.75 mL ampules.Not all products are available for sale in all territories
• Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.