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Acinetobacter Millichrome^™ plus Supplement

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Acinetobacter chromogenic supplement
• UNSPSC Code: 41171614
• NACRES: NA.74

Properties

• sterility: sterile; aseptically filled
• Quality Level: 200
• form: dry powder
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): microbiological culture: suitable
• solubility: sterile water: soluble (1 vial is sufficient for 5 L of final media)
• application(s): microbiology; pharmaceutical; water monitoring
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: selective for bacteria: Acinetobacter spp

Description

General description

Acinetobacter Millichrome^™ plus Supplement is a selective media supplement for the growth promotion of Acinetobacter. Millichrome^™ chromogenic media is a specialized type of culture medium used to detect and isolate specific groups of bacteria based on their ability to produce enzymes with chromogenic substrates. This Acinetobacter supplement is composed of growth and regulatory factors. One vial of the supplement is sufficient for 5 L of final media.

Application

Acinetobacter Millichrome^™ plus Supplement is a selective chromogenic media supplement intended for use in the qualitative detection, differentiation and presumptive identification of Acinetobacter from various samples.

Components

Composition:
(1 vial is sufficient for 5 L of final media)
Growth and regulator factors 20 mL

Preparation Note

Add 4.0 mL of the liquid Acinetobacter Millichrome^® plus Supplement into 1L Acinetobacter Millichrome^® plus Agar base.

Analysis Note

The Acinetobacter is detected by a characteristic red colour after 24 h at an optimal growth temperature of 37°C, while most other Gram-negative bacteria form blue or inhibited after incubation at the same temperature.

Legal Information

CHROMOCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

MilliChrome is a trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 1