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Ferric Chloride

Cat. #	Description	Qty.	Unit
261190	Ferric Chloride Used in the differentiation of organisms capable of phenylalanine deamination	50	SP
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Intended Use:

Ferric Chloride Reagent Droppers are intended for use in the differentiation of microorganisms capable of phenylalanine deamination.¹

Catalog #	Description	Quantity	Unit
261190	Ferric Chloride Used in the differentiation of organisms capable of phenylalanine deamination	50	SP

Ferric Chloride Reagent Droppers
Revision: 2010/06     Revision Date: 06/01/2010    

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Intended Use:

Ferric Chloride Reagent Droppers are intended for use in the differentiation of microorganisms capable of phenylalanine deamination.¹

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Product Summary:

Ferric Chloride Reagent Droppers are used to determine if a specific microorganism is capable of producing phenylpyruvic acid from phenylalanine deamination.¹

Most members of the genera Proteus and Providencia are positive whereas most Escherichia and Citrobacter species are negative.²

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User Quality Control:

Using the methods described above (Test Procedure), an authentic culture of Proteus vulgaris will yield a positive test within 5 min, while Serratia marcescens will yield a negative result.

Quality control requirements must be performed in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal regulations or accreditation requirements and your laboratory's standard Quality Control procedures. It is recommended that the user refer to pertinent CLSI (formerly NCCLS) guidance and CLIA regulations for appropriate Quality Control practices.

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Reagents:

Ferric Chloride Reagent Droppers contain 0.5 mL of 10% ferric chloride in aqueous solution.

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Warnings and Precautions:

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.

Corrosive - Irritating to respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye/face protection

Information shown on this page is a short summary extracted from the Package Insert, available as a PDF under the Related Documents section of this page.