Storage and Stability

1. Store the kit at 2–8°C, away from light.

2. Stability of the unopened media is as per the expiry

date mentioned on the label.

3. Avoid jerks and vibrations while storage, shipping and

incubation.

4. Upon opening, the media must be put into use instantly.

Additional Material Required

Sterile plating loops (10 µL), incubator at 37 ± 0.5°C,

biosafety hood with Bunsen burner, activated 2%

glutaraldehyde solution, 0.2 mL micropipettes.

Specimen Collection and Preparation

Collect specimen prior to use of antimicrobial agents.

Wherever possible, indicate clearly that patient is on

antitubercular drugs.

CSF

Collect as much as possible in a syringe, clean skin with

alcohol before aspirating specimen.

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Body Fluids

Disinfect the site and collect specimen with aseptic

precautions.