Schick Test Control
»Schick Test Control conforms to the regulations of the FDAconcerning biologics (see Biologics á1041ñ).It is Diphtheria Toxin for Schick Test that has been inactivated by heat for use as control for the Schick Test.It meets the requirements of the specific guinea pig test for detoxification by injection of not less than 2.0mLinto each of at least four guinea pigs.The animals are observed daily for 30days and during this period show no evidence of diphtheria toxin poisoning (extensive necrosis,paralysis,or specific lethality).
Packaging and storage— Preserve at a temperature between 2and 8.
Expiration date— The expiration date is not later than 1year after date of issue from manufacturer's cold storage (5,1year).
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Tina S.Morris,Ph.D.,Senior Scientist
Expert Committee:(VVI)Vaccines,Virology,and Immunology
USP28–NF23Page 1756
Phone Number:1-301-816-8397
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