Institutional Investigation Results Compared with Manufacturer Specifications for Normal Saline Quality Control
Test | Accepted limit | Normal saline | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Batch A (132129) | Batch B (132589) | Batch B (133325) | ||
Visual inspection | Clear, colorless | Clear, colorless | Clear, colorless | Clear, colorless |
pH | 4.5–7.0 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Osmolarity (mmol/L) | 308 | 287 | 282 | 280 |
Endotoxin/pyrogen (IU/mL) | <2.5 | <2.5 | <2.5 | <2.5 |
Sterility | No growth or turbidity | Sterile | Sterile | Sterile |