Description

Simplify the identification of staphylococci, including staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS), with the Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Microbact™ Staphylococcal 12S Kit. Each strip incorporates 12 tests based on sugar utilization and colorimetric enzyme detection. The sugar utilization tests rely on a pH indicator color change, while the enzyme detection substrates produce a colored end product or react with an added indicator. Each Staphylococcus spp. produces a different pattern of reactions, allowing the definitive identification of 22 clinically relevant species.

Coagulase-negative staphylococci have become important nosocomial pathogens due, in part, to the increased use of immunosuppressive regimes and indwelling medical devices. As a result, it has become imperative for clinical microbiology laboratories to identify CNS and other staphylococci to species level⁸. With this kit, Staphylococcus spp. are quickly and accurately identified so that proper, fast treatment for the patient may follow.

• Fast: Definitive identifications in less than 24 hours
• Simple: Simple test strip format
• Easy-to-Read and Interpret: Results are clearly visible as distinct color reactions that can be interpreted using the Microbact Identification Package (MB1244A)
• Comprehensive: Identifies 22 clinically significant Staphylococcus, including coagulase-negative and coagulase-positive staphylococci
• Reliable: A combination of sugar utilization and colorimetric enzyme detection substrates based upon proven, published methods^1-6

Additional items required: Microbact Software Program (MB1244A), Mineral Oil (MB1093A), Fast Blue Reagent (MB1588A).

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