3.5.3.1 Digestion and Decontamination of specimens Flashcards
1
Q
Use to liquify sputum?
A
n-acetyl-L-cysteine (NALC) / Dithioreitol
2
Q
Acts as both diegestant and decontaminating agent?
A
2-4% Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
3
Q
Function of 2-4% NaOH?
A
Further liquify specimen
Decontaminate other bacteria
4
Q
Acts as a digestant
A
Zephiran trisodium phosphate
5
Q
Other name for zephiran?
A
Benzalkonium chloride
6
Q
in Z-TSP, which acts as decontaminant?
A
Zephiran
7
Q
Use for Pseudomonas contaminated sample
A
Oxalic Acid
8
Q
What is the purpose of Decontamination?
A
Remove normal flora in the specimen
9
Q
2 Most common used for digestion and decontamination?
A
NALC / Dithioreitol and 2-4% NaOH
