Comparison |
| Additive |
EcoFix Preservative Additive | Modified (Cu) PVA / 10% Formalin Additive | Zn-PVA Additive | LV-PVA / 10% Formalin / C and S Medium Additive | LV-PVA / 10% Formalin Medium Additive |
| Application |
Stool Specimen Container | Specimen Collection and Transport Kit | Stool Specimen Container | Specimen Collection and Transport Kit | Specimen Collection and Transport Kit |
| Collection Type |
| Sampling Spoon | | Sampling Spoon | Sampling Spoon |
| Color |
Translucent with Green Cap | Translucent with Blue / Pink Cap | Translucent with Gray Cap | Translucent with Blue / Pink / Orange Cap | Translucent with Blue / Pink Cap |
| Container Type |
| Collection Vial | | Collection Vial | Collection Vial |
| Contents 1 |
| 15 mL Vial of Modified PVA Fixative, 15 mL Vial of 10% Formalin Preservative, Directions | | 3 X 15 mL Vial Packaged in BioBag with Illustrated Instructions | Vial with LV-PVA, Vial with 10% Formalin |
| Graduations |
Without Graduations | | Without Graduations | | |
| Product Dating |
McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | McKesson Acceptable Dating: we will ship >= 90 days | | |
| Sample Type |
| Stool Sample | | Stool Sample | Stool Sample |
| Type |
| Parasitology | | Parasitology | Parasitology |
| UNSPSC Code |
41104100 | 41104100 | 41104100 | 41104121 | 41104100 |
| Usage |
Disposable | | Disposable | | |
| Volume |
15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) | 15 mL (0.5 oz.) / 15 mL (0.5 oz.) | 15 mL Fill (0.5 oz.) | 15 mL (1 oz.) / 15 mL (0.5 oz.) / 15 mL (0.5 oz.) | 15 mL (0.5 oz.) / 15 mL (0.5 oz.) |
| Closure Type |
Screw Cap with Sampling Device | Screw Cap with Sampling Device | Screw Cap with Sampling Device | Screw Cap with Sampling Device | Screw Cap with Sampling Device |
| Country of Origin |
United States | United States | United States | United States | United States |
| Material |
Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Sterility |
NonSterile | NonSterile | NonSterile | NonSterile | NonSterile |
| Features and Benefits |
- Para-Pak EcoFix is a convenient one-vial system for the routine collection, transportation, preservation and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites
- Both concentration and permanent stain may be performed from the EcoFix preserved specimen
- The fixative affords an excellent means of minimizing the adverse effects of delay in specimen transport
- Each vial contains 15 mL EcoFix with a built-in collection spoon
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- Transport system containing modified (copper) polyvinyl alcohol and 10% formalin
- Permanent staining fixative that contains copper sulfate instead of mercuric chloride to eliminate the disposal problems associated with mercury
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- Para-Pak® based systems provide standardized procedures for the routine collection, transportation, preservation and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites
- Stool Transport Vials Containing Polyvinyl Alcohol and Zinc Sulphate as Preservative (Mercury Free)
- Zn-PVA is recommended for preserving fecal specimens for permanent staining procedures; it uses zinc sulfate in place of mercuric chloride to eliminate the disposal problems associated with mercury
- Each unbreakable vial has a color-coded cap and label, a clearly marked fill to here line, and a built in collection spoon in the screw cap top
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- For collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites
- Screw cap with collection device
- 15 mL LV-PVA / 15 mL Formalin / 15 mL C&S Medium
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- Transport system containing low viscosity polyvinyl alcohol and 10% formalin with a filter in the cap
- 10% Formalin fixative (Neutral Buffered Formalin) is recommended for preserving fecal specimens for concentration and direct examination
- LV-PVA (Low Viscosity PolyVinyl Alcohol) is recommended for preserving fecal specimens for permanent staining procedures
- Filter is built into the lid of 10% formalin, allowing for an easy, rapid, and closed system for processing
- 15 mL LV-PVA / 15 mL Formalin
- Built-in collection spoon
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