Product Description
CHROMagar MRSA
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including low level MRSA
Typical Appearance of microrganisms
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) rose to mauveMethicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) inhibitedOther bacteria blue, colourless or inhibited
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- 1- CHROMATIC MRSA 20 plate 90 mm Price @ 3,000/-
- 2- CHROMATIC STAPH AUREUS/ MRSA 20 plate 90 mm price @ 2500/-
Efficient and Accurate MRSA DetectionCHROMagar MRSA facilitates rapid and reliable detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus directly from specimens. Through distinct colony coloration, it simplifies the process of identification for laboratory personnel, thereby reducing the risk of MRSA transmission and enabling swift infection control measures. The selective mediums chromogenic properties make it invaluable for both clinical diagnosis and routine surveillance.
User-Friendly and Safe Laboratory SolutionSupplied as a homogeneous, free-flowing powder, CHROMagar MRSA is easy to use and prepare in microbiological laboratories. It is developed for laboratory-grade standards and does not pose hazardous handling risks. With clear storage guidelines and an extended shelf life of three years, it offers consistent performance and reliability in the laboratory environment.
FAQs of CHROMagar MRSA:
Q: How does CHROMagar MRSA differentiate MRSA from other bacteria?
A: The chromogenic and selective agents in CHROMagar MRSA cause MRSA colonies to develop a distinct mauve color after incubation, whereas other bacteria form colonies of different shades or do not grow. This visual difference enables presumptive identification of MRSA at a glance.
Q: What is the recommended process for using CHROMagar MRSA in the laboratory?
A: Weigh and dissolve the required amount of CHROMagar MRSA powder in distilled water, sterilize it via autoclaving, and pour into sterile petri dishes. Inoculate specimens onto the medium and incubate plates at 35-37C for 18-24 hours. Mauve-colored colonies indicate the likely presence of MRSA.
Q: When should CHROMagar MRSA be used during laboratory investigations?
A: CHROMagar MRSA should be used when selective detection and presumptive identification of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus are required, such as during clinical diagnosis, patient screening, infection control, or surveillance programs in healthcare facilities.
Q: Where can CHROMagar MRSA be applied?
A: This medium is suitable for use in microbiological laboratories, hospitals, research centers, and public health labs across the United States, or anywhere selective MRSA identification from clinical or non-clinical specimens is needed.
Q: What storage conditions are required to maintain CHROMagar MRSAs effectiveness?
A: To preserve its efficacy, keep the medium in a tightly sealed container at temperatures between 10-30C. Proper storage ensures a reliable shelf life of up to three years from the date of manufacture.
Q: What are the benefits of using CHROMagar MRSA for MRSA detection?
A: CHROMagar MRSA streamlines MRSA identification with high specificity and rapid turnaround by producing easily recognizable mauve colonies. This helps improve workflow, decrease diagnostic time, and supports timely infection control decisions.