Bacteria Testing
Microgen Biochemical Identification Kits
A range of simple, reliable bacterial identification systems for clinical, food, environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.
- Microgen GN-ID
- Microgen Listeria-ID
- Microgen Bacillus-ID
- Microgen Staph-ID
- Microgen Strep-ID
- Rap-IDL.mono
Microgen Latex Agglutination Kits
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Microgen Campylobacter Latex
- Microgen Salmonella Latex
- Microgen Listeria Latex
- Microgen E.coli O157 Latex
- Microgen Legionella Latex
- Microgen Staphylococcus Latex
- Microgen Streptococcus Latex
- Microgen C.difficile Latex
Microgen Path-Chek Hygiene Tests
Rapid tests for the detection of a range of bacteria from work surfaces and the processing environment.
The range of Path-Chek Hygiene Systems consist of tests for 3 organism types; Listeria, Coliforms and Salmonella.
All three systems utilise an identical test principle. Bacteria are recovered from the surface of food manufacturing or processing equipment using a pre-moistened swab, which is capable of neutralising commonly employed detergents and sanitisers. The sample swab is then transferred into an organism specific media (swabs have a conveniently located break point so that they can easily be broken off into the growth media). Following incubation, if the specific target bacteria are present on the sample swabs, bacterial growth will cause the colour of the media to change.
Bacterial Typing Antisera
A high quality range of typing sera for the accurate and efficient identification and typing of Salmonella, E.Coli and Vibrio Cholerae. The Microgen typing sera are produced under ISO conditions and comply, where necessary, with the requirements of World Health Organisation testing programmes.
Microgen Clinical Product Catalogue PDF
For the identification of mesophilic Bacillus species isolated from food materials and the environment. - 20 tests
- 24 substrates for the identification of mesophilic Bacillus spp. isolated from foods and related samples.
- Substrates specifically selected for Bacillus spp.
- Identification test complete in 48 hours.
Rapid tests for the detection of a range of bacteria from work surfaces and the processing environment.
- Pre-moistened swabs
- Break point at 45mm enabling the swab to be broken at the appropriate length before placing in the tube of specific growth media
Contains ox antigen and guinea pig antigen and horse red cells for differentiation of Forsman antibody from heterophile antibody
Pulsifier II® employs a revolutionary technology for the processing of food samples for microbiological examination. Unlike paddle-type instruments the Pulsifier II® beats the outside of the plastic bag containing the food sample at high frequency producing a combination of shock waves and intense stirring which drives the microbes into suspension. Pulsification has been shown in most food types to be less destructive to the sample producing lower concentrations of debris.
- Gentle action reduces bag burst
- Less suspended food debris therefore easier pipetting
- Cleaner sample makes plate reading easier and more accurate
- Efficient process – microbe recovery is equivalent to or better than alternative methods
- Faster sample preparation time of 15 seconds for most foods
- Faster filtration as a result of cleaner sample
- Increases laboratory efficiency
- Reduced disruption of food matrix minimises inhibition / interference with PCR, flow cytometry techniques
- Pulsifier® is included in ISO:7218:2007(E); Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs.
Pulsifier II® employs a revolutionary technology for the processing of food samples for microbiological examination. Unlike paddle-type instruments the Pulsifier II® beats the outside of the plastic bag containing the food sample at high frequency producing a combination of shock waves and intense stirring which drives the microbes into suspension. Pulsification has been shown in most food types to be less destructive to the sample producing lower concentrations of debris.
- Gentle action reduces bag burst
- Less suspended food debris therefore easier pipetting
- Cleaner sample makes plate reading easier and more accurate
- Efficient process – microbe recovery is equivalent to or better than alternative methods
- Faster sample preparation time of 15 seconds for most foods
- Faster filtration as a result of cleaner sample
- Increases laboratory efficiency
- Reduced disruption of food matrix minimises inhibition / interference with PCR, flow cytometry techniques
- Pulsifier® is included in ISO:7218:2007(E); Microbiology of food and animal feeding stuffs.
Based on the original method of Itano 1953. Intended for use as a screening reagent for the detection of Hb-S
For the identification of Staphylococci from clinical and veterinary samples. 20 Tests
- 12 test system minimises handling and manipulation.
- Suitable for use with clinical, industrial or veterinary samples.
- Can be used to identify isolates from food or environmental sources.
- Substrates used are based on conventional methods.
- Simple and easy-to-use.
- Results in 24 hours.
For the identification of aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram negative bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae and miscellaneous gram negative bacteria). For use as an additional 12 test system for the identification of Miscellaneous Gram negative and oxidase positive bacteria. - 25 Tests
- Microgen GN-A is a convenient 12 substrates ID system for the most commonly isolated Enterobacteriaceae.
- Addition of the Microgen GN-B kit extends the format to a 24 substrate ID system for the complete range of Enterobacteriaceae and Oxidase positive, Non-fastidious, Gram-Negative bacilli.
- Also available in solid microplate format which offers 8 identifications per plate. Ideal for high volume testing.
- AOAC-RI approved.
For identifying Legionella pneumophila grown on selective medium. Identifies L. pneumophila Serogroup 1 and Serogroup 2-15. Also contains group latex for 10 other pathogenic species. Suitable for clinical and food/water use - 50 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Permits the identification of L.pneumophila serogroups 1 and 2-15 and non L.pneumophila species of clinical significance directly from agar plate media.
- Individual L.pneumophila serogroups 1, 2-15, and non L.pneumophila species latex and positive control available separately.
For the identification of motile Listeria spp. on solid selective media. Suitable for food testing - 50 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- A rapid test able to detect Listeria spp. colonies on agar plate media.
Rapid tests for the detection of a range of bacteria from work surfaces and the processing environment.
- Incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours
- Storage 2-8°C
Rapid tests for the detection of a range of bacteria from work surfaces and the processing environment.
- Incubation at 25°C for 24 -48 hours
- Storage 2-8°C
Rapid tests for the detection of a range of bacteria from work surfaces and the processing environment.
- Incubation at 25°C for 24 -48 hours
- Storage 2-8°C
For the identification of Streptococci and Enterococci - 20 tests
A range of simple, reliable bacterial identification systems for clinical, food, environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.
- Substrates selected specifically for Streptococcus, Enterococcus and related species.
- Simple and easy-to-use.
- Results in 24 hours.
- Excellent differentiation of Enterococcus spp
A rapid and simple latex slide agglutination test for identification of C. difficile from selective media.
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Rapid test for the confirmatory identification of Clostridium difficile colonies cultured on solid, selective media from faecal samples.
- Results in 2 minutes.
For enteropathogenic Campylobacter grown on selective media. Not approved for clinical use in the USA. - 50 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Able to detect the presence of Campylobacter spp. in clinical and food samples.
For identifying E.coli O157 grown on selective medium. Suitable for clinical and food testing - 50 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Highly specific serological identification of this potentially verotoxigenic serogroup of E.coli.
For the identification of aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram negative bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae and miscellaneous gram negative bacteria). - 60 Tests
- Microgen GN-A is a convenient 12 substrates ID system for the most commonly isolated Enterobacteriaceae.
- Addition of the Microgen GN-B kit extends the format to a 24 substrate ID system for the complete range of Enterobacteriaceae and Oxidase positive, Non-fastidious, Gram-Negative bacilli.
- Also available in solid microplate format which offers 8 identifications per plate. Ideal for high volume testing.
- AOAC-RI approved.
For the identification of aerobic and facultative anaerobic gram negative bacteria (Enterobacteriaceae and miscellaneous gram negative bacteria). Microtitre solidplate format with 8 identifications per plate. - 160 Tests
- Microgen GN-A is a convenient 12 substrates ID system for the most commonly isolated Enterobacteriaceae.
- Addition of the Microgen GN-B kit extends the format to a 24 substrate ID system for the complete range of Enterobacteriaceae and Oxidase positive, Non-fastidious, Gram-Negative bacilli.
- Also available in solid microplate format which offers 8 identifications per plate. Ideal for high volume testing.
- AOAC-RI approved.
For the identification of Listeria species from food and environmental samples.
A range of simple, reliable bacterial identification systems for clinical, food, environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.
- A complete identification system, no additional materials required.
- Substrates included conform to all international standards.
- Enhanced built-in haemolysis test—no additional tests required.
For the presumptive identification of Salmonellae from selective media. Suitable for food use. - 50 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
For the identification of Staphylococcus aureus from primary plate culture. Detects coagulase (clumping factor) and protein A. Suitable for clinical and food use. - 100 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Detects both protein A and coagulase enabling the specific identification of Staphylococcus aureus.
For the identification of Staphylococcus aureus from primary plate culture. Detects coagulase (clumping factor) and protein A. Suitable for clinical and food use. 500 Tests
Simple one-step identification and confirmation of a range of pathogenic bacteria.
- Detects both protein A and coagulase enabling the specific identification of Staphylococcus aureus.