Microbiology test strip MIKROLATEST®

iron

MIKROLATEST® detection strips are plastic strips with a porous zone made from filter paper containing reagent substrate for detection of bacterial enzyme or metabolite. Strips are a modern, user-friendly and economical alternative to diagnostic discs. According to their types, the bacterial culture tested is either rubbed into the reagent zone or the strip is inserted into a tube containing an examined bacterial suspension and cultured. The detection strips are used either together with MIKROLATEST® identification kits for the additional testing or separately. In some cases, additional reagents should be used in order to improve reaction sensitivity. One strip package is sufficient for 50 examinations. Features of MIKROLATEST® detection strips: user-friendly – easy manipulation without any other aids reliable quality – standard and reproducible results fast detection – results available within 1 minute, 1-4 minutes or not later than within 48 hours, according to the test and the microorganism type MIKROLATEST® detection strips include: plastic tube containing 50 pcs of strips instructions for use Storage: Detection strips should be stored in a refrigerator at the temperature of +2 up to +8 °C. Available strips OXItest OXItest detection strip is designed for bacterial cytochromoxidase detection. Its presence is detected by a colour reaction of N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine with α-naphthol accompanied by formation of indophenol blue. Iron, contained in a cytochrome molecule, is responsible for cytochrome oxidation/reduction process. To avoid the interference due to iron ions, it’s necessary to use plastic or platinum loop when carrying out this test.