Summary
Bottle tuberculin PPD (dried) May / June 1954, purified tuberculin protein derivative, which replaced tuberculin extract from TB cells, for the generation of TB vaccine. used for the treatment of tuberculosis. Manufactured by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, Parkville, 1954.
Physical Description
Small glass beaker with glass lid. Sealed with black rubber band. Containing greyish powder. Approximately 5g.
Significance
Example of CSL vaccine against tuberculosis.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Inscriptions
May/June 1954 0.15g removed Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Tuberculin P.P.D. (dried) [handwritten] 1.135 gms C. Glenn prep.
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Overall Dimensions
35.3 g (Weight)
Total weight includes packaging and label.
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Keywords
Bottles, Infectious Diseases, Medical Research, Tuberculosis, Vaccines
