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Low Ionic Strength Saline (LISS)


LISS container pictureIt has been recognised since 1973 that enhanced antigen/antibody reactions could be obtained and a shorter incubation period could be employed when the red cells were suspended in a suitably prepared low ionic medium.

Inverclyde LISS is prepared in keeping with the 'Guidelines for the Blood Transfusion Service'. pH is set at 6.7 ± 0.2, osmolarity 290 ± 5 mOsm/Kg and conductivity 3.7 ± 0.2 mS/cm. To meet with the UK recommendations.

Ready to use LISS
Code Description
04-121 250ml volume
04-015 500ml volume
04-016 1 Litre volume
04-017 2.5 Litre volume
04-018 12 Litre volume


Ready to use LISS
Conductivity set at 3.40 - 3.75 mS/cm to meet Council of Europe recommendations
Code Description
04-111 250ml volume
04-112 500ml volume
04-113 1 Litre volume
04-114 2.5 Litre volume
04-115 12 Litre volume


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