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Optochin Disks

suitable for microbiology

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

product line

BioChemika

form

disc

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | susceptibility testing: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Pneumococcus spp.
Streptococcus viridans

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General description

The optochin test is a useful diagnostic aid for identification/differentiation of pneumococci and viridans streptococci. Optochin (ethyl hydrocuprein hydrochloride) is inhibitory for pneumococcal growth whereas other streptococci show good growth or a very small zone of inhibition. This test is performed for the diagnosis of pneumococcal infections.

Application

Optochin Disks has been used to identify pneumococci.

Packaging

Sterile filter paper discs (50pcs) impregnated with optochin

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

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BCCJ6139
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BCBW8980
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Identification of Clinical Streptococcus pneumoniae Isolates among other Alpha and Nonhemolytic Streptococci by Use of the Vitek MS Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization?Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry System
Damien Dubois
Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 51(6), 1861-1867 (2013)
Biofilm Formation Enhances Fomite Survival of Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus pyogenes
Laura R. Marks
Infection and Immunity, 1141-1146 (2013)

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