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β-Lactamase Strips Kit

suitable for microbiology

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UNSPSC Code:
41171621
eCl@ss:
32160701
Suitability:
Moraxella spp., Enterococcus spp., Haemophilus spp. (species), Neisseria spp., Staphylococcus spp.
Application(s):
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology
Technique(s):
microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable
Storage temp.:
2-8°C
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technique(s)

microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages, microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Moraxella spp., Enterococcus spp., Haemophilus spp. (species), Neisseria spp., Staphylococcus spp.

General description

β-Lactamase Strips are test strips for the rapid acidimetric detection of the β-lactamase activity of microorganisms. The test is based on hydrolysis of the β-lactam ring in benzylpenicillin, which results in the production of penicilloic acid. This process causes acidification of the bacterial suspension, and changes the colour of the acidobasic indicator. The acidobasic test for β-lactamase activity is suitable only for the detection of Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Staphylococcus spp. This test is not suitable for the detection of the β-lactamase activity of other microorganisms (Branhamella catarrhalis, Enteroccocus faecalis, Neisseria meningitis, Enterococcus spp. and others). The result of the reaction is read after 2-10 min.

Other Notes

The kit contains:
Plastic strips with an active zone saturated with benzylpenicillin and an acidobasic indicator (Cat. No. 56348) 100 pcs
Moistening solution (Cat. No.23134) 70mL

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Codes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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