0.9% Normal Saline
An infusion of normal saline is FDA approved for several functions including extracellular fluid replacement, mild sodium depletion, and treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss.
An infusion of normal saline is FDA approved for several functions including extracellular fluid replacement, mild sodium depletion, and treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss.
PBS has isotonic and nontoxic properties that make it suitable for several regulatory functions such as pH maintenance, cell protection, and the transport/storage of RNA virus specimens including SARS-CoV-2.