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InTray® COLOREX™ ESBL

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COLOREX ESBL Agar is a selective and differential chromogenic medium, containing an extended-spectrum beta-lactam selective agent, intended for use as a plating technique to obtain a pure culture of Enterobacteriaceae that produce extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL). The test can be performed with samples composed of mixed populations of bacteria, e.g., stool, biological fluids, surface streaks, etc.

Sub-culture is necessary for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing

Specifications

Product Principle

Combine collection, culture, result and microscopic observation in one device.
Highly selective prepared media in a device designed for in-vitro specimen transport and incubation.
Rapid presumptive-positive diagnosis without re-plating. Intray can be placed directly on microscope stage
Fully enclosed cassette with Tyvek® air filtration prevents contamination and exposure, post-collection.

Simple Convenience

InTray is designed for specimen collection/ inoculation at point-of-care
Saves time, material cost and waste, reducing exposure to collected sample
Place directly on the microscope tray for observation through the cassette’s clear anti-fog window
Visual chromogenic differentiation

Accurate Detection

Specially formulated medium promotes growth and chromogenic differentiation

Test Strain	ATCC #	Appearance
ESBL Strains
K. pneumoniae	700603	Metallic Blue
E. coli	BAA-196	Reddish / small
Non-ESBL Strains
E. coli	25922	Inhibited
E. faecalis	24212	Inhibited
P. aeruginosa	10145	Inhibited
S. aureus	25923	Inhibited
C. albicans	60193	Inhibited

Time to Result

18-24 hours, incubated at 37ºC for positive

Storage

Extended 6 month shelf life (2-8°C) from date of manufacture
Can tolerate extended periods at controlled room temp (≤ 25˚C), with no loss in performance.

Specimen

Stool
Biological fluids
Surface streaks

Features and Benefits

SHELF-LIFE AND DURABILITY

Extended 6-month shelf life from date of manufacture
Durable and stackable for incubation
No re-plate or wet mount
Once inoculated, no other culture preparation is required... saving time and cost.
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
Visual chromogenic differentiation and/or selective production of distinctive colony growth with typical identifiable morphology

KEY FEATURES

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

YOU'LL IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCE A REDUCTION IN:

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

Instructions for Use

Biomed offers extensive product documentation for each of our products. If you would like to review these, please see the Product Documentation section in the upper right of this page.

CE Marked

FDA Registered in USA - For Research Use Only

COLOREX ESBL is not intended for use in the identification of colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactam-resistant bacteria to aid in the prevention and control of ESBL-resistance in healthcare settings.

COLOREX ESBL is not intended to diagnose infections by extended-spectrum beta-lactam-resistant bacteria, guide or monitor treatment for infections, or provide susceptibility results to extended-spectrum beta-lactam. Sub-culture is necessary for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.