Sample Transport
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Easy Identification

E. coli O157:H7

InTray® SMA - Prepared Plated Culture Media for E. coli O157:H7

Sorbitol MacConkey Agar (SMA) is a selective and differential media for the detection of sorbitol-non-fermenting Escherichia coli serotype 0157:H7 associated with hemorrhagic colitis. This medium is also referred to as "MacConkey Sorbitol Agar."

E. coli serotype 0157:H7 is a human pathogen associated with hemorrhagic colitis that results from the action of a shiga-like toxin. On standard MacConkey Agar containing lactose, this strain is indistinguishable from other lactose-fermenting E. coli. Field results show that the growth of E. coli 0157:H7 on SMA is heavy and occurs in almost pure culture-- as colorless sorbitol-non-fermenting colonies. Most organisms of the fecal flora ferment sorbitol and appear pink on this medium. SMA, therefore, permits ready recognition of E. coli 0157:H7 in stool cultures.

Specifications

Product Principal

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.
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

The 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
Selectively produces distinctive colony growth with typical identifiable morphology

Accurate Detection

100% specificity when used to isolate sorbitol-non-fermenting Escherichia coli serotype 0157:H7

Test Strain	ATCC#	Color
E. coli O157:H7	35150	Colorless
E. coli	25922	Pink to red w/ bile ppt.
E. faecalis	29212	Marked to complete inhibition

Time to Result

18-24 hours - incubate at 37ºC.

Storage

Extended 12 month shelf life (2-8°C) from the date of manufacture
Can tolerate extended periods at controlled room temp (≤ 25˚C), with no loss in performance.

Features and Benefits

Shelf-life and durability

Designed for long shelf life, durability and stackable for incubation, or 12 month storage.
No re-plate or wet mount
Once InTray is 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

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