How to prepare NALC buffer for liquefaction of non-TB target sputum?

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Can anyone tell me if NALC-NaOH is suitable for liquefaction of sputum for real-time pcr amplification of non TB pathogenic bacteria and virus.

Otherwise how to prepare NALC-NaOH or NALC PBS buffer 2%

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