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MeReSa ChromoSelect Agar Base

suitable for microbiology, NutriSelect^® Plus

• Synonym(s): ChromoSelect Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Agar Base, MRSA Chromogen Agar
• UNSPSC Code: 41171606
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• sterility: non-sterile
• Quality Level: 200
• form: powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• composition: agar, 15.0 g/L ; beef extract, 2.5 g/L ; casein enzymic hydrolysate, 13.0 g/L ; chromogenic mixture, 5.3 g/L ; sodium chloride, 40.0 g/L ; sodium pyruvate, 5.0 g/L ; yeast extract, 2.5 g/L
• manufacturer/tradename: NutriSelect^® Plus
• final pH: 7.0±0.2 (25 °C)
• application(s): clinical testing; food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: selective and differential for Staphylococcus spp.

Description

Application

MeReSa ChromoSelect Agar Base is recommended for the isolation and selective identification of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from clinical isolates.

Preparation Note

Suspend 41.65 g in 500 ml distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add the rehydrated contents of 1 vial of MRSA Selective Supplement (Cat. No. 51387). Mix well and pour into sterile petri plates.

Footnote

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H317
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P272 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 - P362 + P364
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves