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Normal saline is 0.9% NaCl (sodium chloride or salt). This means that for every 100 mL of water there is 0.9 grams of NaCl. This is equivalent to 9.0 grams per litre or 0.009 grams per millilitre.

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it is used in many field of lab test such as

it is used in dilution

it can be used in microorganism growth

it can be used in stool slide

it can also be used in intravenous,beside glucose.etc

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Normal saline is a solution of 9 grams of sodium chloride ( salt) in solution. The solute is one liter of water. Normal refers to the concentration of salt to water. Other concentrations include half normal or quarter normal saline. In medical uses this solution is used in a sterile formulation for Intravenous infusions, medicated dressings, eye and bladder irrigation and wound lavage and skin cleansing.

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Normal saline is a mixture which consists of 0.9% of salt (NaCl) and water. It is used in healthcare systems as a sterile, volume expander which replenishes electrolytes in the body. Normal saline is used in intravenous infusions.

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