Mixing blue tops

**midnight777** · 09-27-2009, 09:55 PM

I am short this week on pins for mixing is it still ok to use the same one for a couple of vials. I am going to go up to 6 iu's daily so the vials will be ok in the fridge for a few days anyways... just want to make sure it is ok transfering bac water into the vials using the same needle... thanks

**ScotchGuard** · 09-28-2009, 04:40 AM

If you clean the vial plugs well it should be no problem. I mix 3 vials at a time. I take 5iu/ed so that's a week's worth for me. I clean the tops very well and use the same needle to constitute all 3 vials. I mix 1ml of BW into each vial so I draw 3 ml of BW into the syringe and pin 1ml per vial with the same needle.

**midnight777** · 09-28-2009, 08:45 AM

thanks....

**4loveNhonor** · 09-28-2009, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by midnight777

I am short this week on pins for mixing is it still ok to use the same one for a couple of vials. I am going to go up to 6 iu's daily so the vials will be ok in the fridge for a few days anyways... just want to make sure it is ok transfering bac water into the vials using the same needle... thanks

I wouldn’t be too overly concerned as have used the same draw needle for 12 vials. I never let the needle get in contact with anything but the stopper and always have it covered. Furthermore, I dab the tops with alcohol too. Probably the alcohol in the BAC water helps in the sterilization process. Although it is time for me to change the needle as it is getting dull.