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Hardy Diagnostics™ Rapid Ornithine

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Description
- 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
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 |
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