MicrobiologicsItem # 804390MPN 0439P

Streptococcus Agalactiae from ATCC 12386, 2/Pk

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Streptococcus agalactiae, designated Group B, ATCC® 12386™, DuoPak (KWIK-STIK™ 2 Pack, with built in hydrating fluid), ATCC Licensed Derivative®, by Microbiologics®

DUO-PAK™ Two ready-to-use swabs that contain a single lyophilized pellet of a single microorganism strain. Rehydrating fluid is built into the Kwik-Stik unit.These microorganisms are reference stock cultures that have been derived from reference cultucollections such as American Type Culture Collection.

To use, simply crush the rehydrating ampule, mix, remove swab, and inoculate the agar plate.

Each shipment includes a Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, and complete instructions

Media: Non-selective Sheep Blood Agar

Temperature 35C

Note: Streptococcus will also recover well on Columbia CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood

Note: Growth of some species such as Streptococcus, Arcanobacterium and Trueperella is enhanced by enrichment of the incubation atmosphere with carbon dioxide

Note: 5% carbon dioxide is recommended for the culture of Streptococcus pneumoniae and other streptococcal species of the viridans group

Manufacturer: Microbiologics
Sold By: Pack of 2

How does the 804390 DuoPak simplify the process of cultivating Streptococcus agalactiae for lab analysis?

The 804390 DuoPak simplifies Streptococcus agalactiae cultivation by providing ready-to-use swabs with lyophilized pellets and built-in rehydrating fluid, eliminating the need for separate culture preparation steps. [Manufacturer Info]

What are the key benefits of using this lyophilized pellet compared to traditional culture methods?

Using lyophilized pellets enhances stability, extends shelf life, and ensures consistent strain purity and viability, which can be more efficient and reliable than traditional culture methods. [Product Specs][Manufacturer Info]

If I've misplaced the included Certificate of Analysis, how can I obtain another copy?

If the Certificate of Analysis is misplaced, contact Microbiologics directly to request a replacement, as they typically provide necessary documentation for their products. [Manufacturer Info]

Can the Kwik-Stik unit be used with media other than Sheep Blood Agar, and are there any limitations when doing so?

The Kwik-Stik unit can also be used with Columbia CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, but it is optimized for non-selective Sheep Blood Agar; using alternative media may require adjustments for optimal growth. [Manufacturer Info]

What steps should I follow to ensure optimal growth of Streptococcus agalactiae using the built-in hydrating fluid?

To ensure optimal growth, crush the ampule to release the hydrating fluid, mix well, use the swab to inoculate an agar plate, and incubate under recommended conditions, preferably with 5% carbon dioxide. [Manufacturer Info]

Streptococcus Agalactiae from ATCC 12386, 2/Pk

Streptococcus Agalactiae from ATCC 12386, 2/Pk

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