HardyCHROM™ ESBL is a selective and differential chromogenic medium that is intended for the qualitative and presumptive detection from stool specimens of 1) Enterobacterales that are potentially non-susceptible to ceftazidime and cefpodoxime; and 2) Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae , and Klebsiella oxytoca.

ESBL or Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases refer, to a group of enzymes produced by some species of bacteria that can mediate the organism's resistance to one or more broad spectrum penicillins and cephalosporin antibiotics.

This breakthrough culture media will help screen for ESBL producers quickly and more efficiently from stool specimens.

Color Readout Interpretation:

Escherichia coli produce pink colonies

Proteus mirabilis produces yellow/gold colonies

Klebsiella pneumoniae produce blue colonies

Features and Benefits:

• Distinct color change read-out
• Bright color development
• Economically priced to save you money!
• Compatible with automation
• Results in as little as 18 hours

This media is to be stored and incubated in the dark.