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Candida Ident Agar, modified

NutriSelect® Plus, powder, selective and differential for Candida spp., pkg of 100 g, pkg of 500 g

Synonym(s):

Candida ID agar, Chromogenic Candida Agar, Chromogenic Candida Differential Agar

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UNSPSC Code:
41171606
NACRES:
NA.85

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sterility

non-sterile

Quality Level

200

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

composition

agar, 18 g/L
chloramphenicol, 0.05 g/L
chromogenic mixture, 3.0 g/L
glucose, 10 g/L
malt extract, 3 g/L
peptic digest of animal tissue, 5 g/L
yeast extract, 3 g/L

packaging

pkg of 100 g
pkg of 500 g

manufacturer/tradename

NutriSelect® Plus

final pH

7.2±0.2 (25 °C)

application(s)

agriculture
cleaning products
clinical testing
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
microbiology
personal care
veterinary

suitability

selective and differential for Candida spp.
selective and differential for Pichia spp.
selective and differential for Saccharomyces spp.
selective and differential for Zygosaccharomyces spp.
selective and differential for molds (General Media)
selective and differential for yeasts (General Media)

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General description

Candida Ident Agar is a modified selective and differential medium designed for the rapid isolation of yeasts from mixed cultures and the differentiation of various Candida species, including Candida albicans, Candida krusei, Candida tropicalis, and Candida glabrata, based on coloration and colony morphology. Results can be obtained within 48 hours, making it a valuable tool for the rapid and presumptive identification of common yeasts in Mycology and Clinical Microbiology laboratories. The medium contains peptic digest of animal tissue and yeast extract, which provide B-vitamins, organic nitrogen, carbon compounds, and other essential growth nutrients. Malt extract and glucose serve as carbon sources for fermentation, while chloramphenicol is included to suppress bacterial flora, ensuring optimal growth conditions for yeasts.

Application

Candida Ident Agar, Modified is designed for the selective isolation and identification of Candida species from clinical materials such as stool, urine, skin scurf, and swabs. It is widely used across various fields, including clinical testing for accurate diagnosis, food and beverage microbiological analysis for safety and quality, environmental monitoring for Candida detection, agriculture and veterinary research, and ensuring microbiological safety in cosmetics and personal care products.

Features and Benefits

NutriSelect® Plus is a powdered culture media offering
  • Quality control with growth promotion test according to industry standards
  • Quality assurance acc. to ISO 9001
  • Cost-efficient powdered media

Preparation Note

Suspend 42.1 g in 1 litre distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT autoclave. Cool to 50°C and aseptically add 2 vials/l Candida Selective Supplement (Cat. No. 68067) and pour into sterile petri plates.

Other Notes

Candida albicans produces green-colored smooth colonies. Candida tropicalis appears as blue to metallic, blue-colored raised colonies. Candida glabrata colonies appear cream to white, while Candida krusei colonies appear purple-colored and fuzzy.
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.

Legal Information

GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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BCCK5571

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P Rousselle et al.
Journal of clinical microbiology, 32(12), 3034-3036 (1994-12-01)
Two commercially available agar media, Albicans ID and Fluoroplate, that use a chromogenic or a fluorogenic substrate for the detection and identification of Candida albicans were evaluated. From 1,006 clinical samples containing 723 yeast strains, 352 C. albicans strains were
J L Perry et al.
Journal of clinical microbiology, 25(12), 2424-2425 (1987-12-01)
The initial evaluation of a fluorescence, nonmicroscopic method of rapid identification of Candida albicans is described. A total of 524 yeast isolates were evaluated in parallel by the umbelliferyl-conjugated N-acetyl-beta-D-galactosaminide (UAG) test and the germ tube (GT) test in comparison
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