Phosphate Buffered Serology Saline (PBSS)
It has been shown that it is desirable to use a standardised stable solution when washing red cells for antigen/antibody reactions. An adequately buffered PBS with a pH recommendation by the BBTS of 7.0 ± 0.2 is the solution of choice. Prepared from high purity water, Inverclyde PBSS is appropriately buffered to a pH of 7.00 ± 0.05 and serves as the red cell support solution as well as the wash reagent in the antiglobulin phase of antigen/antibody reactions.
The reagent is subject to a strict biochemical QC with the osmolarity set at 290 ± 5 mOsm/Kg. Packed in 12 or 20 litre cartons, the outlets can be connected to any cell washer or can be shelf mounted for beaker or wash bottle filling. A shelf life of 2 years unopened or 4 months after opening from the date of manufacture is given. All cartons carry the biochemical parameters for that batch.
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 04-004 | 12 Litre carton |
| 04-005 | 20 Litre carton |
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