InTray® COLOREX™ ESBL 20pk
A prepared culture media device for the collection, growth, and chromogenic detection of Enterobacteriaceae producing ESBL, while inhibiting yeasts, mold, and fungi.
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InTray COLOREX ESBL allows for simultaneous growth, observation and chromogenic differentiation of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase producing gram-negative bacteria. This makes preliminary detection easy by producing distinctive colony color and morphology between bacteria expressing ESBL. Additionally, the growth of yeasts, mold, fungi and all non-ESBL bacteria are inhibited resulting in a sensitivity of 99.2% and a specificity of 89%.
Strain Detection
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 |
Specimens
Stool
Biological fluids
Surface streaks
Important Notes
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.