Microbiology
Microplate sealing at the touch of a button
The AccuSeal Semi Automated Microplate Sealer is designed for consistent heat sealing of microplates. The device works with a wide range of microplates, including PCR, assay, and deep-well storage plates. It accepts shallow plates and high-profile plates, and can be used with most manufacturers’ heat sealing films. Sealing temperature and sealing time are adjustable, and can be precisely set using the instrument’s digital control panel. The user places a microplate on the open drawer with a sealing film on top, presses the “seal” button, and the sealing process is carried out automatically.
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Detect MRSA bloodstream infections
Spectra MRSA, a test designed to screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), is available for the qualitative detection of MRSA from positive blood cultures demonstrating Gram-positive cocci on Gram stain. The easy-to-use format enables cost-effective MRSA testing with conclusive results in 24 hours. The test medium is easy to read, with MRSA appearing as distinctive denim-blue colonies on a white background. Its use can help to simplify MRSA screening and testing, and allow patient testing to continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Automation for mycobacteria labs
Designed for labs with smaller volumes, the BD BACTEC MGIT 320 Mycobacteria Culture System is a fully automated system for mycobacterial liquid culture and susceptibility testing. The system holds 320 tubes for a capacity of approximately 2,700 specimens per year. Offering easy-to-use culture detection, with minimal hands-on time, the system employs plastic screw-cap tubes for safe, easy access to the medium and a simple four-step instrument work flow. The system does not require needles to inoculate or subculture the test tubes, eliminating the risk of needlestick injuries while inoculating tubes or working up positive cultures.
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MRSA detection
Designed to screen for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Spectra MRSA selective chromogenic medium is intended for use in the detection of nasal colonization of MRSA and for the qualitative detection of MRSA from positive blood cultures demonstrating Gram-positive cocci on Gram stain. Compatible with all commercial blood-culture systems, the test is easy to read, with MRSA appearing as distinctive denim blue colonies on a white background. The easy-to-use test offers conclusive results in 24 hours with no special handling required. The medium differentiates between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus cohnii, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis through the intensity of the color reaction.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Detect carbapenemase producing bacteria
HardyCHROM Carbapenemase is used as a primary screening medium for blood, sputum, or urine samples for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of Gram-negative bacteria that produce carbapenemase. Peptones are incorporated into the HardyCHROM Carbapenemase formula to provide amino acids and nitrogenous compounds. Sodium chloride is present to maintain osmotic equilibrium. Selective agents have been added to inhibit the growth of yeasts, Gram-positive organisms, and Gram-negative organisms that do not produce carbapenemase. A mixture of chromogens permits detection and differentiation of isolated organisms.
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Detect non-hemolytic GBS
The new GBS Detect culture media is designed to isolate and detect gamma-hemolytic (non-hemolytic) Group B streptococcus by inducing beta-hemolysis. This plated media turns normally non-hemolytic strains of GBS into beta-hemolytic strains. GBS Detect plates contain special supplements that cause otherwise non-hemolytic strains of GBS to appear as beta-hemolytic, thus increasing the sensitivity of detection methods used to detect GBS colonization in pregnant women. Subcultures of GBS enrichment broths (such as LIM broth or StrepB carrot broth) may contain non-hemolytic or gamma hemolytic strains of GBS that may be missed by normal plating procedures (such as TSA with 5% sheep blood).
Hardy Diagnostics
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