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InTray® COLOREX™ KPC, Detects Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteria (CRE)

Cat. no.

11163002

PACK SIZE:

20 per package

InTray® COLOREX™ KPC is a selective and differential chromogenic medium containing a carbapenem selective agent intended for use in obtaining a pure culture of gram-negative bacteria expressing reduced susceptibility to carbapenem-class antibiotics. The test can be performed with samples composed of mixed populations of bacteria, e.g., stool, biological fluids, surface streaks, etc. 

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

Test Strain                    ATCC#                       Appearance

CarbapenemR

K. pneumoniae             BAA-1705                  Metallic blue

E. coli                            BAA-196                    Reddish / small

Psudeomonas                                                 Cream to translucent green

Acinetobacter                                                 Cream

CarbapenemS                

K. pneumoniae               700603                    Inhibited

      

Time to Result

18-24 hours, incubated at 37°C for positive

 
Storage

Can tolerate extended periods at controlled room temp (≤ 25˚C), with no loss in performance.

 

Specimen

Stool | Biological Fluids | Surface Streaks

 

Features:

  • Fully enclosed cassette with air filtration system
  • Nutritive culture colony growth medium, formulated for selectivity and specificity 
More Information
Industry Clinical
Manufacturer Biomed Diagnostics, Inc.
Brand Name InTray® COLOREX™
Pack Size 20 per package
Minimum Order 10 packages of 20
Result Time 18 - 24 hours