InTray® COLOREX™ KPC 20pk
COLOREX KPC contains a chromogenic medium for use in obtaining a pure culture of gram— bacteria. Sub-culture is necessary for identification. Not intended for diagnosis.
Please note: This product is a custom pour, and not stocked regularly. Please call for more information.
Designed for simultaneous growth, observation, and chromogenic differentiation of gram-negative bacteria expressing carbapenem class antimicrobial resistance, e.g. Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas. Make your preliminary detection easy with distinctive color differences between the growth of the selected species within as little as 18 – 24 hours. Additionally COLOREX KPC inhibits the growth of yeasts, mold and fungi – resulting in 100% sensitivity and 98.4% selectivity for the growth of gram-negative bacteria expressing reduced susceptibility to carbapenem class antibiotics.
Strain Detection
TEST STRAIN | ATCC # | APPEARANCE |
|---|---|---|
CarbapenemR | ||
| K. pneumoniae | BAA-1705 | Metallic Blue |
| E. coli | BAA-196 | Reddish / small |
| Psudeomonas | Cream to translucent green | |
| Acinetobacter | Cream | |
CarapenemS | ||
| K. pneumoniae | 700603 | Inhibited |
Specimen
Stool
Biological Fluids
Surface Streaks
Important Notes
Colorex™ KPC is not intended for use in the identification of colonization with carbapenem-resistant bacteria to aid in the prevention and control of carbapenem-resistant bacteria in healthcare settings.
Colorex™ KPC is not intended to diagnose infections with carbapenem-resistant bacteria, guide or monitor treatment for infections, or provide susceptibility results to carbapenem. Sub-culture is necessary for bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.