As an added service to our customers, Hardy Diagnostics will periodically release video demos of selected products that are sure to interest you.

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A rapid method for identifying Neisseria species by sugar fermentation profiles. This test reduces the identification time from 24 hours down to as little as 2 hours.

For identification of N. gonorrhoeae, N. meningitidis, M. catarrhalis, and other Neisseria spp.

Duration: 3:00 minutes | Filesize: 13.6MB

When it comes to freezing microorganisms Hardy's CryoSavers™ offer all the features you are looking for. With or without beads, Brucella Broth or Skim Milk, many color choices of caps, easy one-handed opening, water proof inventory chart, many accessories available!

Duration: 3:00 minutes | Filesize: 16MB

EZ-Accu Shot™, is a quantitative microorganism preparation for Growth Promotion Testing. EZ-Accu Shot™ preparations are guaranteed to deliver < 100 CFU per 0.1ml of suspension. EZ-Accu Shot™ dissolves quickly and does not require dilutions or pre-incubation. Accurately maintain QC records with the convenient peel-off Certificate of Assay label.

Duration: 2:07 minutes | Filesize: 13.7MB

A convenient, acrylic loop holder for use with the new Hardy Diagnostics resealable loop pouches. The loop pouch slides onto the loop holder, which holds it steady for easy one-handed dispensing. The loop handles remain covered on top to reduce airborne contaminants. The LoopCaddy™ makes the laborious task of opening and closing loop containers fast and easy.

Duration: 3:000 minutes | Filesize: 10MB

A cellulose shrink seal recommended for sealing 15x100mm petri plates. Designed to keep petri plate lids tightly sealed. Sealed plates retain their moisture and stay fresh longer. Ideal for mycology and TB cultures, MycoSeal™ prevents dehydration and cracking of the media.

Duration: 1:54 minutes | Filesize: 6.14MB

A ready-to-use slide culture system for fungi that will simplify and streamline your fungal slide cultures. MycoVue™ has a built in humidity chamber and can fit on your microscope stage for easy observation without disturbing the delicate structures of your growing cultures.

Duration: 3:51 minutes | Filesize: 11.5MB

A five hour test for the acidification of MGP to aid in the differentiation of clinically significant Enterococcus spp. Use this test to quickly rule out the non-pathogenic species of Enterococcus (E. gallinarum and E. cassileflavus).

Duration: 3:00 minutes | Filesize: 8MB

StrepB Carrot Broth™ is a unique modification of Granada Medium consisting of a one-step method for the screening of pregnant women for the presence of hemolytic Group B Streptococcus. This screening test is an improvement over conventional methods, by increasing sensitivity, decreasing turn around time, while lowering labor and material cost. Positive results can be reported with confidence as early as six hours after inoculation.

Duration: 3:48 minutes | Filesize: 11.5MB

A unique streptococcal grouping latex agglutination kit for the rapid identification of streptococcal groups A, B, C, D, F, and G from primary culture plates. Clear cut reactions, reduced cross-reactivity, quick procedure, no incubation required, and tests for Group D - makes this kit unique!

Duration: 3:40 minutes | Filesize: 12.8MB

Used to aid in the identification of gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci based on pyroglutamate aminopeptidase (PYR), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), and esculin hydrolysis (ESC) activity. Use this kit to aid in the identification of Group A, B, and D Strep, Enterococcus, Aerococcus, Gemella, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, and S. pneumoniae.

Duration: 3:10 minutes | Filesize: 12.1MB

Used as a single tube screen on stool specimens for enteric pathogens. It is specifically designed to rule out normal enteric flora and to aid in the detection and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species. EnteroScreen 4™ eliminates the need to inoculate the " classical " 3 to 4 separate tubes.

Duration: 3:37 minutes | Filesize: 10MB

Ready-to-use swabs that contain a single lyophilized pellet of a single microorganism strain. Rehydrating fluid is built into the Kwik-Stik™ unit. Most of these microorganisms are reference stock cultures that have been derived from reference culture collections such as American Type Culture Collection.

Duration: 3:01 minutes | Filesize: 10.9MB

HardyCHROM™ Candida is a new differential culture medium that facilitates the isolation and identification of clinically important yeast species. HardyCHROM™ Candida relies on chromogenic substances to reveal specific enzymes for species identification by color. Due to the unique colors produced, no further testing is needed to identify C.albicans, C.tropicalis, and C.krusei.

Duration: 4:05 minutes | Filesize: 14.1MB

The video demos on this page were produced and edited by Bryson Valente for Hardy Diagnostics.