InTray™ GC is a microbiology sample collection, transport, and culture IVD allowing for simultaneous detection, and observation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for the sexually transmitted infection Gonorrhea. By combining several procedures into a single device, InTray™ GC saves time and money, while reducing exposure to collected samples.
The patented InTray™ system consists of an outer, re-sealable label with an optically clear, anti-fog window covering the media, which creates an airtight seal over the 2” diameter surface. The innovative design of the InTray™, with its unique, high-performance viewing window, can be placed directly under a microscope while remaining sealed removing the need to prepare slides or expose the sample post inoculation. By combining both growth and observation into one fully enclosed system, InTray™ GC increases throughput while decreasing the cost of laboratory materials and medical waste. The InTray™ GC system is equipped with a CO2 tablet, which is contained in a sealed inner chamber to prevent degradation during storage. Once the CO2 chamber is punctured and the InTray™ sealed, the tablet generates the required atmosphere of CO2 gas, approximately 7%, to create the anaerobic environment needed for the growth of N. gonorrhoeae.
How to use InTray™
VALUE
- High Throughput – Once the device is inoculated no other culture preparation is required saving time
- Cost Savings – Reduces laboratory materials and medical waste and removes the need for a CO2 incubator
- High specificity – Selective for the growth of Neisseria species by inhibiting the growth of other bacteria including: E. coli, S.epidermis, P. mirabilis, and C.albicans
BENEFITS
- Convenient - Combines collection, culture, and observation into one device
- Easy to use - Minimal lab procedures and equipment needed
- Easy to store – 12 months shelf life under refrigeration
- Easy observation - No fogging or condensation on the InTray™ viewing window
- Safe - Fully enclosed InTray™ system prevents contamination and reduces exposure to collected samples
PRODUCT SPECIFICS
- Storage – Refrigeration (2-8 °C)
- Shelf Life - 12 months at under refrigeration
- Incubation – 24 - 48 hours at 37 °C
- Quantity Sold 5 Pack (10-8007)