Presumptive results
in your own clinic

Ready to use
Easy to Identify

27 month Shelf Life

InTray® DM-FungID™

InTray DM-FungID is an enriched dermatophyte medium used to aid in the detection of dermatophytes from clinical specimens with mixed micobiota.

Dermatophytes are fungi in the genera Microsporum, Tricophyton and Epidermophyton. They are capable of metabolizing keratin found in skin, hair and nails of living hosts. The fungi characteristically may invade the cutaneous tissue of the living host but rarely penetrate the subcutaneous tissue. Tinea and ringworm are two terms commonly used to describe dermatophytes.

InTray DM-FungID is formulated to produce a red color in the presence of growing dermatophytes. Moreover, the medium is formulated to produce distinctive colony growth with typical identifying characteristics both macro- and microscopically. The medium inhibits most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeast and saprophytic fungi. It is a single exposure system with dynamic built-in components and features that are designed for user compatibility and ease of detection.

See all Fungal and Dermatophyte Culture tests in the new FungID product line ►

Specifications

Product Principle

Combine collection, culture, result and microscopic observation in one IVD device.
Highly selective prepared media in a device designed for in-vitro specimen transport and incubation.
Presumptive-positive diagnosis without re-plating. InTray can be placed directly on microscope stage.
Fully enclosed cassette with Tyvek^® air filtration reduces contamination and exposure, post-collection.
Part of the all-new FungID product line ►

Simple Convenience

InTray is designed for specimen collection/ inoculation at point-of-care
The sealed prepared media device is selectively formulated for accurate detection and identification of pathogens and non-pathogens
Place directly on the microscope tray for observation through the cassette’s clear anti-fog window
Selectively produces distinctive colony growth with typical identifiable morphology

Accurate Detection

Specially formulated medium is selective for positive-growth for strains of multiple dermatophytes; Accurately identify dermatophytes to begin effective treatment sooner.

Test Strain	ATCC #	Result
T. mentagrophytes	9533	Growth
T. rubrum	28188	Growth
M. gypseum	14683	Growth
T. tonsurans	28942	Growth
A. brasiliensis	16404	Inhibited
S. aureus	25923	Inhibited
E. coli	25922	Inhibited
C. albicans	60193	Inhibited

Time to Result

Incubate inoculated trays for up to 14 days at 18-30°C, in the dark. Observe the trays daily for color changes, through the clear viewing window.

Storage

InTray DM-FungID expires 27 months from the date of manufacture.

Upon receipt, store InTray DM-FungID at 18-25°C. Avoid refrigeration, freezing or prolonged storage at temperatures greater than 40°C. Do not use an InTray DM-FungID if the medium shows signs of deterioration or contamination.

Specimen

Nails
Hair
Skin

If a fungal infection is strongly suspected and the culture test result is negative, it may be appropriate to retest giving more care to specimen collection. Optimally, simultaneously inoculate samples on both InTray DM-FungID & InTray SAB without antimicrobials (e.g., for some pathogenic fungi inhibited by antimicrobials)

Transfer of fungal growth to slide examination: Stained slide preparations can be made as appropriate based on 10x Obj. examination of InTray SABFungID. InTray Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) can be used to induce sporulation

Features and Benefits

Shelf-life and durability

Designed for durability and stackable incubation
Extended 27-month shelf life

No re-plate or wet mount

Once inoculated, no other culture preparation is required... saving time and money.
Designed for specimen collection/inoculation at point-of-care, a fully enclosed system for transport, incubation, result and microscopic observation.
The sealed prepared media device is selectively formulated for accurate detection and identification of pathogens and non-pathogens.

Key Features

Fully enclosed cassette with air filtration system
Nutritive culture colony growth medium, formulated for selectivity and specificity

You'll immediately experience a reduction in:

Time-to-result
Cost of laboratory materials
Medical waste
Risk of exposure or contamination

Looking for additional information? Check out of FAQ page here ►

Articles and Whitepapers

Singh S, Beena P M. Comparative study of different microscopic techniques and culture media for the isolation of dermatophytes. Indian J Med Microbiol [serial online] 2003 [cited 2019 May 9 ];21:21-24
Available from: http://www.ijmm.org/text.asp?2003/21/1/21/8310

Diagnostic microbiology in veterinary dermatology: Present and Future
Guardabassi_et_al-2017-Veterinary_Dermatology

Principles and Practices of Veterinary Technology
Margi Sirois; Elsevier Health Sciences, Jul 19, 2016

Presentations

Chicago Vet 2019, Dr. Hement Naikare

Regulatory

⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Cycloheximide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.