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Hippurate Disks

suitable for microbiology

• UNSPSC Code: 41171621
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• product line: BioChemika
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• technique(s): microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable
• application(s): clinical testing; food and beverages; microbiology
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• suitability: Campylobacter spp.; Gardnerella vaginalis; Streptococcus spp.

Description

General description

Recommended in qualitative procedures to detect organisms possessing the enzyme hippurate hydrolase, which promotes the hydolysis of the peptide bond in hippurate, releasing glycine and benzoic acid as end-products. The disk method is a rapid test useful for differentiating beta-hemolytic group B streptococci, Gardnerella vaginalis and Campylobacter species.

Packaging

Sterile filter paper discs (25 pcs, diameter 10 mm) impregnated with sodium hippurate

Safety Information

• 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