Reagents
Do not use the reagents if expired. If expired reagent has been used accidentally, the results obtained with these reagents may only be used, when the expiry date was not exceeded more than 30 days.
is sensitive for bacterial growth. The solution should be discarded if it becomes turbid or infected. If the diluent does become turbid, clean the diluent bottle thoroughly with 50 ml bleach (containing approximately 5% Na-hypochlorite) and 950 ml de-ionized water (=5% solution). Make sure that the container has been thoroughly rinsed after cleaning.
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