Specimen Preservative Flashcards
1
Q
Most routinely used and impedes bacterial growth
A
Refrigeration at 2-8 degree Celsius
2
Q
Good preservative for sediments but precipitates proteins and act as reducing agents
A
Formali
3
Q
Preserves ketones, proteins and reducing substances
A
Toluene
4
Q
Used for inhibiting bacterial growth
A
Chloroform
5
Q
Preserves sediments but interferes with pH readings
A
Boric Acid
6
Q
Glucose preservative and prevents bacterial growth
A
Chlorohexidine
7
Q
Prepared preservatives tablets
A
Commercially
8
Q
For drug analysis
A
Sodium Fluoride
