FPC® is one of the cleanest means of isolating helminth eggs and larvae, protozoan cysts, coccidian oocysts, and microsporidian spores. Excellent results are obtained using either fresh or preserved specimens.
15 ml Polypropylene (PP) centrifuge tube and 15 ml Polypropylene (PP) vial with interconnected strainer
Suitable for most parasite applications
Methodology
The FPC® is a modification of the formalin-ether (F-E) method of Ritchie and was developed at the National Institutes of Health; it is available exclusively from Evergreen Scientific.
Rather than using the older funnel-gauze method, FPC® uses two 15 ml polypropylene tubes with an interconnected, precision molded strainer. The 0.6 mm × 0.6 mm holes allow the parasites to pass through the strainer, but the system retains the excess fecal debris.
Benefits
This leakproof, self-contained concentration system leaves no mess and minimizes odor. Benefits of this approach also include the ability to standardize the fecal concentration procedure, thus eliminating varying results among different users. The procedure is easy to perform and minimizes personnel exposure to potentially infectious specimens.
Overall benefits include: simplicity, safety, excellent parasite recovery, standardization of the procedure, and minimal odor without funnels, gauze, and potential laboratory spills and contamination.
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PRODUCT NAME
FPC® Fecal Parasite Concentrator Classic
Q
100 tests/case
Contents for 100 tests
Freestanding 15 ml vials
Conical bottom 15 ml centrifuge tubes with strainer units
Screw caps for 15 ml tubes
15 mL of 20% Triton X-100
Racks for 15 ml centrifuge tubes
5” spoons
Applicator swabs
Biohazard bags
Instructions for use