OXItest detection strip is designed for the detection of bacterial cytochromoxidase. Its presence is detected by a colour reaction of N,N-dimethyl-1,4-phenylenediamine with α-naphthol accompanied byformation 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. Reaction sensitivity can be increased by the relevant OXItest reagent: The strip zone is wetted with the reagent without oversaturation and then tested strain is applied. The test is carried out by spreading a pure bacterial culture on the impregnated strip zone or by pressing the strip directly on a bacterial colony on culture medium. Test result is read within 1 minute.
- Additional preparations - Reagent for HIPPURATEtest
MIKROLATEST® detection strips are plastic strips with a porous zone made of filter paper containing reagent substrate for detection of bacterial enzyme or metabolite. They are a modern alternative to diagnostic discs, they are more user friendly and economical. 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