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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus

AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus

AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus

Product catalog summary
Purpose of the Medium: AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus is a chromogenic medium designed for detecting Enterococcus in water samples. Enterococcus serves as an indicator of water quality, with their presence suggesting a higher risk of harmful pathogens. They are more resistant to environmental conditions than coliforms, allowing for the detection of older contaminations.
Composition: The medium is in powder form, consisting of peptone and yeast extract (20.0 g/L), NaCl (5.0 g/L), and a chromogenic mix with growth regulators (1.1 g/L), totaling 26.1 g/L. The final media pH is 6.8 ± 0.2.
Preparation: Add a pre-weighed dose to a sterile transparent vessel containing a 100ml water sample. Close and shake until dissolved, then incubate at 41°C for 18-24 hours. Results are read as presence or absence of Enterococcus.
Interpretation: Enterococcus appears green to blue-green, while other bacteria are colorless or inhibited.
Performance & Limitations: Some atypical strains of Enterococcus may appear colorless. Strains like E. bovis and E. equinus might not grow in the medium.
Quality Control: Perform quality control according to local regulations. Test the medium's performance by inoculating ATCC strains such as E. faecalis (green blue), K. pneumoniae (inhibited), and S. aureus (inhibited).
Warnings: Do not use the product beyond its expiry date or if the powder shows deterioration. It is for laboratory use only by trained personnel. Changes in procedure or storage conditions may affect results and product performance.
Disposal of Waste: Sterilize or dispose of all containers and contaminated materials according to internal procedures and local legislation. Containers can be autoclaved at 121°C for at least 20 minutes.
References: For scientific publications, refer to the "Publications" page on the CHROMagar website.
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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-1

AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus Instructions For Use Available in several languages English Version Version Française Version Español CHROMagar 4 place du 18 juin 1940 75006 Paris - France Email: [email protected] Tel +33 (0)1.45.48.05.05. Website: www.CHROMagar.com

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-2

AquaCHROM™ Enterococcus MEDIUM PURPOSE Chromogenic medium for the detection of Enterococcus in water samples. Enterococcus are indicators of water quality, their presence meaning a greater risk of more harmful pathogens. Enterococcus are more resistant to difficult environmental conditions than coliforms, which permits to detect older contaminations. COMPOSITION The product is composed of a powder medium. Product Total g/L Composition g/L Aspect STORAGE FINAL MEDIA pH Pack 26.1 g/L Peptone and yeast extract 20.0 NaCl 5.0 Chromogenic mix and growth regulators 1.1 Powder Form 15-30°C 6.8 +/- 0.2...

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-3

• Do not use the product beyond its expiry date or if the powder shows any evidence of deterioration. • For Laboratory use. This laboratory product should be used only by trained personnel in compliance with good laboratory practices. • Any change or modification in the procedure may affect the results. • Any change or modification of the required storage temperature may affect the performance of the product. • Unappropriate storage may affect the shelf life of the product. • For a good microbial detection: collection and transport of specimen should be well handled and adapted to the particular...

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-4

Notice d’utilisation COMPOSITION Ce produit est composé d’une base. Notice d’utilisation Milieu chromogénique pour la détection des Enterococcus dans des échantillons d’eau. Les Enterococcus sont des indicateurs de la qualité de l’eau, leur présence signifiant un risque majeur que l’eau contienne des agents hautement pathogènes. Les Enterococcus sont plus résistants que les coliformes aux conditions environnementales difficiles, ce qui permet de détecter des contaminations plus anciennes. 26,1 g/L Peptone et extrait de levure 20,0 NaCl 5,0 Mix Chromogénique et régulateurs de croissance 1,1 PREPARATION...

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-5

Notice d'utilisation Microorganisme Apparence typique Enterococcus ^ vert a vert bleu Autres bacteries ^ incolore ou inhibe ATTENTION • Ne pas utiliser le produit au dela de sa date d'expiration ou si la poudre montre des signes de deterioration. • Produit de laboratoire. Ceci est un produit de laboratoire qui doit etre utilise par du personnel specialise et forme aux bonnes pratiques de laboratoire. • Tout changement ou modification dans la procedure peut affecter les resultats. • Tout changement ou modification de la temperature de stockage requise peut affecter la performance du produit. •...

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-6

El producto se compone de un medio en polvo. Medio cromogénico para la detección de Enterococcus en muestras de agua. Los Enterococcus son indicadores de la calidad del agua y su presencia significa un mayor riesgo de patógenos más dañinos. Los Enterococcus son más resistentes a las condiciones ambientales difíciles que los coliformes, lo que permite detectar contaminaciones mas antiguas. Peptonas y extracto de levadura 20,0 NaCl 5,0 Mezcla cromogénica y reguladores de crecimiento 1,1 PREPARACIÓN Preparación • Este producto se suministra preparado, en dosis pre-pesadas. • Cada dosis es para una...

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AquaCHROMTM Enterococcus-7

AquaCHROM™ Enterococcus INTERPRETACION Microorganismo Aspecto tipico Enterococcus ^ verde a azul verdoso Otras bacterias ^ incoloras o inhibidas RENDIMIENTO Y LIMITACIONES • Algunas cepas atipicas de Enterococcus pueden resultar en co-lonias incoloras. • Algunas cepas como E.bovis y E.equinus pueden no crecer en el medio. CONTROL DE CALIDAD Realizar el control de calidad de acuerdo con la utilizacion del medio y los reglamentos y normas locales para QC. El correcto rendimiento del medio puede analizarse inoculando las cepas ATCC que se enumeran mas abajo: Microorganismo Aspecto tipico...

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