Microbiology

For use in the cultivation and selective isolation of anaerobic gram-positive bacteria. Comparable to: BD 221277 (10 per PK)

LJ (Lowenstein Jensen) with Pyruvate, 50ml plastic HardyFlask™, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics Lowenstein Jensen Media are recommended for use in the cultivation and isolation of Mycobacterium species. HardyFlask™ Features: Lightweight For reduced shipping cost and less chance of breakage. Stackable For increased conservation of space, both in incubator and refrigerator. No special storage racks are needed. Interlocking For increased stability when incubating and transporting. Large surface area For the inoculum. Almost double the area! better isolation of colonies. Slanted neck Facilitates easy inoculation of the flat media surface. Improved clarity For better visibility of the growing culture, both front and back. (20 per PK)

KIA (Kligler Iron Agar) Slant, 16x125mm tube, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics MINIMUM ORDER: 5 PACKS (Kligler Iron Agar) For the identification of gram negative enteric bacteria based on hydrogen sulfide production and the fermentation of dextrose and lactose. Comparable to: BD 220897 (20 per PK)

MINIMUM ORDER: 5 PACKS For the cultivation of lactobacilli and differentiation of gram-positive organisms. Contains a durham tube. (20 per PK)

Loeffler's Slant, 5.5ml, 16x100mm tube, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics For the cultivation of Corynebacterium diphtheriae from clinical specimens. (20 per PK)

BHI (Brain Heart Infusion) Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, 37ml fill, 25x100mm plate, order by the package of 50, by Hardy Diagnostics (Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood) For the cultivation of microorganisms. Comparable to: Remel R08064 (50 per PK)

Mycobiotic Agar, 12ml fill, 50ml plastic HardyFlask™, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics For the selective isolation of pathogenic fungi especially from hair, skin, and nail specimens. Contains chloramphenicol and cyclohexamide. HardyFlask™ Features: Lightweight For reduced shipping cost and less chance of breakage. Stackable For increased conservation of space, both in incubator and refrigerator. No special storage racks are needed. Interlocking For increased stability when incubating and transporting. Large surface area For the inoculum. Almost double the area! better isolation of colonies. Slanted neck Facilitates easy inoculation of the flat media surface. Improved clarity For better visibility of the growing culture, both front and back. Comparable to: Remel R10131 (20 per PK)

Potato Flake Agar, 12ml, 50ml plastic HardyFlask™, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics Potato Flake Media is used in the cultivation, isolation, and induction of sporulation of fungi from clinical specimens. HardyFlask™ Features: Lightweight For reduced shipping cost and less chance of breakage. Stackable For increased conservation of space, both in incubator and refrigerator. No special storage racks are needed. Interlocking For increased stability when incubating and transporting. Large surface area For the inoculum. Almost double the area! better isolation of colonies. Slanted neck Facilitates easy inoculation of the flat media surface. Improved clarity For better visibility of the growing culture, both front and back. (20 per PK)

S.mutans, MBL ATCC 25175, DuoPak EA1 (1 per EA )

EnteroScreen 4™, for Salmonella and Shigella screening, 11ml, 16x125mm tube, 4 layer slant, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics For the screening of enteric pathogens and the differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella from stool specimens and to rule out normal enteric flora. With this method, urease activity, lysine-decarboxylase, lysine-deaminase, gas production, and hydrogen sulfide production reactions can be simultaneously evaluated; all from one tube! Invented by Dr. Gary Procop of the Cleveland Clinic. See technical insert for color ID chart. The Hardy Diagnostics manufacturing facility and quality management system comply with the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and have achieved ISO 13485 certification as a medical device manufacturer. Quality is a science...Service is an art. At Hardy Diagnostics, we believe in excellence in patient care...just like you do! (20 per PK)

MINIMUM ORDER: 5 PACKS For the cultivation of yeasts and molds. (10 per PK)

RTF Modified Casman Agar, for the cultivation and differentiation of fastidious microorganisms, especially Haemophilus spp., a sub for rabbit and/or horse blood, 15x100mm plate, order by the package of 10, by Hardy Diagnostics (10 per PK)

Fluid Thioglycollate, USP, 150ml, in a 200ml serum vial with needle-port septum order by the package of 10, by Hardy Diagnostics MINIMUM ORDER: 10 PACKS (Thioglycollate Broth with Resazurin Oxygen Indicator) For the cultivation of microorganisms and USP sterility procedures. (10 per PK)

Buffered Peptone Water, 400ml, 500ml polycarbonate bottle, order by the package of 10, by Hardy Diagnostics A preenrichment used for increasing the recovery of injured Salmonella spp. from food and other specimens prior to selective enrichment and isolation. (10 per PK)

MINIMUM ORDER: 5 PACKS Hardy Diagnostics Phosphate Buffered Saline (pH of 7.5) is recommended as a diluent for quantitative culturing or as a rinsing agent in microbiological, immunological, histological and molecular testing procedures. (20 per PK)

Rose Bengal Agar with Chloramphenicol, contact plate with Lok-Tight™ friction lid, optional locking feature, order by the package of 10, by Hardy Diagnostics MINIMUM ORDER: 10 PACKS Added measure to assure sterility in your environmental monitoring program! Hardy Diagnostics contact plates are recommended for use in the cultivation of microorganisms from environmental surfaces. Rose Bengal Agar with Chloramphenicol is recommended for the selective isolation and enumeration of fungi from environmental and food sources. 3 Easy Steps: 1. Remove lid. 2. Gently press plate to surface without twisting or sliding. 3. Twist clockwise until frosted bands line up to lock lid into place. Our Contact Plate features: Friction lid The friction lid design keeps lids in place before sampling. Lok-Tight™ Locking Lid An optional locking feature means lids stay secured post sampling and during transport to your lab. Molded Grid Each plate has a grid molded into the bottom of the plate to aid in the counting of microorganisms. Certificate of Analysis Available online for each lot. (10 per PK)

LB Agar Media formulations are recommended for the cultivation of bacteria used in molecular biology studies. Features and Benefits: Optically clear polystyrene For distortion free viewing. Heavy-Duty Reduces breakage during shipping. Stacking rings Polystyrene Petri plates feature raised rings for stacking ability and prevents sliding. Breathable Packaging Packaged in sleeves of 10 plates in a "breathable" bag that prevents buildup of condensation and excess moisture. All CulGenex products are offered exclusively through VWR. (10 per PK)

Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB), 3ml, 13x100mm tube, optically clear, glass tube, order by the package of 20, by Hardy Diagnostics MINIMUM ORDER: 5 PACKS (Tryptic Soy Broth) For sterility testing and cultivation of microorganisms. Also known as Soybean-Casein Digest Broth. (20 per PK)

For the selective enrichment of Salmonella and Shigella spp. in stool specimens. (20 per PK)

For the detection of group D streptococci including enterococci. Inhibits gram-negative bacteria. Comparable to: Remel R060302 (20 per PK)

(Brucella Agar with Laked Sheep Blood, Kanamycin, Vancomycin, Hemin and Vitamin K) For the selective isolation of gram negative anaerobic bacteria, especially Bacteroides spp. Comparable to: Remel R01042 (10 per PK)

Phosphate Buffered Saline (PBS), 1 liter, pH 7.5, 1 liter polycarbonate bottle, order by the package of 10, by Hardy Diagnostics Hardy Diagnostics Phosphate Buffered Saline (pH of 7.5) is recommended as a diluent for quantitative culturing or as a rinsing agent in microbiological, immunological, histological and molecular testing procedures. (10 per PK)

D/E Neutralizing Broth, 180ml wide mouth bottle, 90ml, order by the package of 12, by Hardy Diagnostics D/E Neutralizing Broth is utilized to neutralize antiseptics and disinfectants as well as to detect organisms remaining after treatment. This broth is especially suited for environmental sampling where neutralization of the chemical is important to determining the bactericidal activity. Bottle Features: Heavy Duty These bottles are made of tough and sturdy polycarbonate, to reduce breakage Leak-Proof Easy-to-remove, perforated, shrink wrap ensures product integrity Optically Clear Bottles are made of clarified polycarbonate for clear viewing (12 per PK)

Mycoplasma Media is recommended for use in isolation of Mycoplasma species associated with bovine mastitis. (10 per PK)