Hardy Diagnostics™ Rapid Ornithine

Description

Rapid Ornithine can be used to detect ornithine decarboxylase activity in as little as two to four hours. This test will assist in the identification of Enterobacteriaceae and Staphylococcus lugdunensis.

• The test can be used to determine ornithine decarboxylase activity in the family Enterobacteriaceae and can be used to differentiate Staphylococcus lugdunensis from other species of Staphylococcus
• Especially useful to differentiate Proteus mirabilis from other Proteus spp., which are ornithine decarboxylase negative
• Decarboxylase basal media consists of peptones and yeast extract which supply nitrogenous and other nutrients necessary for bacterial growth.
• Bromcresol purple is a pH indicator
• The amino acid ornithine is added to detect the production of the enzyme ornithine decarboxylase

Specifications

• Species: Staphylococcus species
• Appearance: Clear
• Color: Pale Yellow to Light Grayish-purple
• Product Type: Decarboxylase medium base
• Fill Volume: 1 mL
• Incubation Conditions: 35°C, Aerobic
• Incubation Time: 2 to 4 hr.
• Material: Polycarbonate
• Dimensions (Dia. x H): 13 x 100 mm