NAC-PAC® RED (3.0%)

Improve Mycobacteria Recovery

NAC‑PAC® RED AFB Digestion and Decontamination System is used to improve recovery of Mycobacterium spp. Its unique visual pH indicator is used in the Digestion and Decontamination procedure of clinical specimens, and provides confirmation of neutral pH without titration. Along with the included N-actetyl-L-cysteine (NALC), NAC‑PAC RED supports mucolytic activity for up to 72 hours.

Specifications:

• Used in the Digestion and Decontamination procedure of clinical specimens to increase mycobacteria recovery
• Facilitates the viability of mycobacteria and improves recovery
• Provides visual confirmation of a neutral pH without titration
• Creates the ideal final sample characteristics for mycobacterial testing methods
• Earlier growth detection in automated systems
• Compatible with instrumented and manual mycobacterial growth systems and molecular methods
• Reduced reprocessing from breakthrough contamination and false-positive results