OxiStrips™, Oxidase test, 25 paper strips per packageOxiStrips™ Oxidase Strips a
OxiStrips™, Oxidase test, 25 paper strips per packageOxiStrips™ Oxidase Strips are ready to use test strips with a convenient plastic handle so the user can avoid skin contact with the reaction area and are used for the detection of cytochrome oxidase activity in bacteria
Beta Lactamase Test, acidometric method, 20 tests per packageAn rapid acidometri
Beta Lactamase Test, acidometric method, 20 tests per packageAn rapid acidometric method for performing a beta-lactamase test on Haemophilus spp., S. aureus, and N. gonorrhoeae. Easy to read, clear cut color change, just add bacteria and water to tube. Not for use with anaerobes.
PYR Test Kit, with 15ml chromogenic solution and test cards, 25 cards that have
PYR Test Kit, with 15ml chromogenic solution and test cards, 25 cards that have 3 tests per card, total of 75 tests per kitHardy Diagnostics PYR Test Kit and PYR Reagent are recommended for the detection of pyrolidonyl arylamidase (also called pyrolidonyl aminopeptidase) activity in certain groups of bacteria, such as Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep), Enterococcus spp., some coagulase-negative staphylococci, and some Enterobacteriaceae.The card format is easier to handle than disks. Three tests can be performed on one card.Contains:PYR Test Card (25) 00819398027144PYR Chromagenic Solution 15mL (1) 00819398028660
CAMP Spot Test Reagent, Beta toxin for Group B Strep (Streptococcus agalactiae)
CAMP Spot Test Reagent, Beta toxin for Group B Strep (Streptococcus agalactiae) or Listeria, 1.0ml, CryoVial, 20 per packageA liquid CAMP reagent derived from Staphylococcus hemolysin for the identification of group B Streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) or Listeria monocytogenes. Produces enhanced hemolysis. Results can be read in 20 to 60 minutes.
OxiSticks™ Oxidase Swabs, 25 swabs per vialFor use in the detection of cytochrom
OxiSticks™ Oxidase Swabs, 25 swabs per vialFor use in the detection of cytochrome oxidase activity in bacteria.
PYR Test Kit, 100 tests, with 20ml chromogenic developer, on paper disksA rapid
PYR Test Kit, 100 tests, with 20ml chromogenic developer, on paper disksA rapid test for Group A Strep and Enterococcus, both of which are PYR positive, all other streps are negative. A more reliable test for Group A Strep than bacitracin, the L-pyrrolidonyl -B-napthylamide impregnated disks serve as a substrate for the detection of pyrrolidonyl peptidase.Contains:PYR Test Disks (100) 00819398027038PYR Test Disk Vial (1) 10819398027035PYR Chromagenic Solution 20mL (1) 00819398028622
Caffeic Acid Disks, for Cryptococcus, 25 disks per packHardyDisk™ Caffeic Acid D
Caffeic Acid Disks, for Cryptococcus, 25 disks per packHardyDisk™ Caffeic Acid Disks detect the ability of an organism to produce the enzyme phenyloxidase, which is useful for the identification of Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii.
Indoxyl Acetate Disks, rapid test for Campylobacter, 25 disks tests per packFor
Indoxyl Acetate Disks, rapid test for Campylobacter, 25 disks tests per packFor the identification and differentiation of Campylobacter, Wolinella and Helicobacter. Look for a blue to blue-green color within only 30 minutes.
CatScreen™, rapid test for Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (M. cat.)using bu
CatScreen™, rapid test for Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis (M. cat.)using butyrate esterase, 25 disks tests per packageRapid test for the detection of the enzyme butyrate esterase in bacteria isolated on culture media for the presumptive identification of Branhamella (Moraxella) catarrhalis. Performs a butyrate test within 5 minutes. Simply moisten disk, inoculate with organism, then wait for the development of a red color.
Nitrocef Matchbook™, chromogenic nitrocefin test for beta lactamase, on paper st
Nitrocef Matchbook™, chromogenic nitrocefin test for beta lactamase, on paper strip, 10 tests per packageNew Easy-to-Use MatchBook Format. Hardy Diagnostics now offers a more convenient way of testing ß-lactamase activity in bacteria. The new Nitrocef MatchBook™ is a rapid test that allows you to quickly pick your colonies and perform the test at the same time! Easier and faster than a disk!The rapid Nitrocef test consists of a paper match-stick that is impregnated with the Nitrocefin reagent, which is a chromogenic cephalosporin. This rapid test can yield clinically relevant information earlier than an MIC test. A positive ß-lactamase test can predict resistance to such antibiotics as penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, and other ß-lactamase containing drugs for the following organisms:• Neisseria gonorrhoeae• Haemophilus spp.• Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis• Staphylococcus spp.• Enterococcus spp.• Anaerobes (such as some species of Bacteroides, Porphyromonas, Clostridium, Fusobacterium, Prevotella)The rapid Nitrocef MatchBookTM can be used for all of the above organisms with results in 5 minutes or less, with the exception of some Staphylococcus spp. that may take up to one hour. The ß-lactamase test is preferred to disk diffusion and agar dilution for the detection of plasmid-mediated beta-lactamase resistance in gonococci. Now contains a larger reaction pad.
Catalase Reagent, hydrogen peroxide 3%, H2O2, 60ml bottleUseful in the presumpti
Catalase Reagent, hydrogen peroxide 3%, H2O2, 60ml bottleUseful in the presumptive identification and differentiation of many bacteria. Beta-hemolytic organisms, such as Streptococcus species (catalase-negative), Staphylococcus species (catalase-positive), and Listeria species (catalase-positive) can be differentiated by their catalase reaction.
Anaerobe Nitrate Reagent B, Cleve's Acid for nitrate reduction test, formulated
Anaerobe Nitrate Reagent B, Cleve's Acid for nitrate reduction test, formulated especially for anaerobic bacteriaHardy Diagnostics Anaerobe Nitrate Reagents A, B, and C are recommended for use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of anaerobic bacteria. This product is to be use with Nitrate Reagent A (Cat. no. Z134) and Nitrate Reagent C (Cat. no. Z73).
Hippurate Test, with Ninhydrin, 20 tests per packageTo be used in the presumptiv
Hippurate Test, with Ninhydrin, 20 tests per packageTo be used in the presumptive identification of Gardnerella vaginalis, Campylobacter jejuni, Listeria monocytogenes and group B Streptococcus, by detecting the ability of the organism to hydrolyze hippurate. Total test time is 2.5 hours
AFB Nitrate Reagent A, (sulfanilimide, 0.2%), for AFB Nitrate Test for mycobacte
AFB Nitrate Reagent A, (sulfanilimide, 0.2%), for AFB Nitrate Test for mycobacteria identification, 15ml Spot DropAFB nitrate developer reagent is to be used with Nitrate Substrate Broth, Hardy Diagnostics (Cat. no. R97) and AFB Nitrate Reagent B (Cat. no Z125). Reagent A contains sulfanilimide.
Methyl Red Test Reagent, 15ml, by Hardy DiagnosticsDeveloper reagent for the Met
Methyl Red Test Reagent, 15ml, by Hardy DiagnosticsDeveloper reagent for the Methyl Red test.
PYR Reagent, 15ml, dropper bottle, cinnamaldehydeFor use in conjunction with PYR
PYR Reagent, 15ml, dropper bottle, cinnamaldehydeFor use in conjunction with PYR disks for the detection of pyroglutamate aminopeptidase found in group A streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes) and group D enterococci. The PYR Reagent combines with beta-naphthyl amide released during pyroglutamate aminopeptidase (PYR) activity to form a pink to red pigment. See Z75 for the complete kit.
Catalase Reagent for Anaerobes, Hydrogen Peroxide 15%, 15ml dropper bottleA high
Catalase Reagent for Anaerobes, Hydrogen Peroxide 15%, 15ml dropper bottleA high strength 15% solution of hydrogen peroxide especially recommended for the detection of catalase activity in anaerobic bacteria.
Ferric Chloride, 10%, 15mlFor use in determining phenylalaine deaminase, and try
Ferric Chloride, 10%, 15mlFor use in determining phenylalaine deaminase, and tryptophan deaminase reactions.
Indole, DMACA Spot, for indole spot test on filter paper, cinnamaldehyde, 15ml d
Indole, DMACA Spot, for indole spot test on filter paper, cinnamaldehyde, 15ml dropper vialTo perform a rapid spot indole test on filter paper (cat. no. 28310048). 15ml dropper bottle. Not for the tube indole test, see Kovac's Indole, Z67.
Indole, Kovac's Reagent, for tube test, 15mlP-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, to test
Indole, Kovac's Reagent, for tube test, 15mlP-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, to test indole production in indole broth or for biochemical strip/cupule methods. Positive indole reactions with Kovac's will turn pink to red. Does not require a xylene or chloroform extraction as with Ehrlich's Reagent. Kovac's Reagent is not for rapid spot indole on filter paper. For the rapid spot test, see Cat. no. K65, which is DMACA (cinnamaldehyde).
Lactophenol Cotton Blue, fungal stain, 15mlFor the staining of fungi in slide we
Lactophenol Cotton Blue, fungal stain, 15mlFor the staining of fungi in slide wetmounts. See also BlueMount (Cat no. Z137)
Ninhydrin Reagent, for hippurate test, in alcohol, 15mlFor use in rapid determin
Ninhydrin Reagent, for hippurate test, in alcohol, 15mlFor use in rapid determination of sodium hippurate hydrolysis reactions in bacteria.Useful for the presumptive identification of Campylobacter, Listeria, and Gardnerella vaginella.
Nitrate Reagent C, Zinc Dust, 5gmFor the completion of the nitrate reduction tes
Nitrate Reagent C, Zinc Dust, 5gmFor the completion of the nitrate reduction test. Confirms negatives after adding Nitrate A, product number Z124 or Z71; and Nitrate B, product number Z125 or Z72 reagents. True negatives will turn red after the zinc dust is added.
Potassium Hydroxide, 20% KOH, for skin fungal preps, 15ml dropper vialFor use in
Potassium Hydroxide, 20% KOH, for skin fungal preps, 15ml dropper vialFor use in slide preparations of specimens for the purpose of identifying fungal elements. Dissolves epithelial cells that may mask fungi.
Voges-Proskauer Reagent B, VP-B, KOH 40%, 15ml dropper vialFor use in determinin
Voges-Proskauer Reagent B, VP-B, KOH 40%, 15ml dropper vialFor use in determining the Voges-Proskauer (VP) reaction of bacteria.
PYR Test Kit, 25 tests, with 5ml chromogenic developer, on paper disksA rapid te
PYR Test Kit, 25 tests, with 5ml chromogenic developer, on paper disksA rapid test for Group A Strep and Enterococcus, both of which are PYR positive, all other streps are negative. A more reliable test for Group A Strep than bacitracin, the L-pyrrolidonyl -B-napthylamide impregnated disks serve as a substrate for the detection of pyrrolidonyl peptidase.Contains:PYR Test Disk (25) 00819398027038Developer Reagent (1) 00819398028585
Voges-Proskauer Reagent A, VP-A, alpha Naphthol, 15ml dropper vialFor use in det
Voges-Proskauer Reagent A, VP-A, alpha Naphthol, 15ml dropper vialFor use in determining the Voges-Proskauer (VP) reaction of bacteria.
OxiDrops, liquid oxidase reagent for spot test, 7ml, dropper bottle, by Hardy Di
OxiDrops, liquid oxidase reagent for spot test, 7ml, dropper bottle, by Hardy DiagnosticsFor testing the oxidase reaction, contains tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine. Simply place one drop on the suspect colony (directly on the plate) and look for the color reaction. Can also be used on filter paper (cat. no. 28310048). Positives turn purple.
Bile Spot Test, Deoxycholate 10%, for Streptococcus pneumoniae, rapid spot test
Bile Spot Test, Deoxycholate 10%, for Streptococcus pneumoniae, rapid spot test for pneumococci, 15ml eachSodium desoxycholate 10%, use to identify S. pneumoniae, colonies will autolyze in the presence of bile salts. Store in refrigerator, warm before use.Recommended for use in presumptively differentiating bile soluble Streptococcus pneumoniae from bile insoluble alpha-hemolytic Streptococcus spp. The bile solubility test may be performed using a cell suspension or by applying the Bile Spot Reagent directly to the colony.
Anaerobe Nitrate Reagent A, Sulfanilic Acid for nitrate reduction test, 15ml, fo
Anaerobe Nitrate Reagent A, Sulfanilic Acid for nitrate reduction test, 15ml, formulated especially for anaerobic bacteriaHardy Diagnostics Anaerobe Nitrate Reagents A, B, and C are recommended for use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of anaerobic bacteria. This product is to be used with Nitrate Reagent B (Cat. no. Z135)and Nitrate Reagent C (Cat. no. Z73).
BlueMount™, permanent fungal stain, lactophenol cotton blue with PVA, 15ml eachA
BlueMount™, permanent fungal stain, lactophenol cotton blue with PVA, 15ml eachA permanent slide mounting media for mycology specimens that contains the stain lactophenol cotton blue. Produces a long lasting permanently stained slide. Contains polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) that will dry and set up hard to create a perfectly preserved slide.
Catalase Reagent, hydrogen peroxide 3%Hydrogen peroxide 3%, (H2O2), catalase pos
Catalase Reagent, hydrogen peroxide 3%Hydrogen peroxide 3%, (H2O2), catalase positive organisms (such as Staphylococcus) will evolve gas bubbles in the presence of H2O2. Useful in the presumptive identification and differentiation of many bacteria. Beta-hemolytic organisms, such as Streptococcus species (catalase-negative), Staphylococcus species (catalase-positive), and Listeria species (catalase-positive) can be differentiated by their catalase reaction.
Nitrate Reagent A, Sulfanilic Acid, 15mlFor use in determining the nitrate reduc
Nitrate Reagent A, Sulfanilic Acid, 15mlFor use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of bacteria, other than Mycobacterium species. Compatible with all strip and cupule tests.
Nitrate Reagent B, Naphthylamine, 15mlFor use in determining the nitrate reducti
Nitrate Reagent B, Naphthylamine, 15mlFor use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of bacteria, other than Mycobacterium species.
AFB Nitrate Reagent B, (naphthylethylenediamine, 0.1%), for AFB Nitrate Test for
AFB Nitrate Reagent B, (naphthylethylenediamine, 0.1%), for AFB Nitrate Test for mycobacteria identification, 15ml,AFB nitrate developer reagent is to be used with Nitrate Substrate Broth (Cat. no. R97) and AFB Nitrate Reagent A (Cat. no Z124). Reagent B contains naphthylethylenediamine 2HCL.
Modified Field's Stain Kit, for protozoa such as Acanthamoeba, two 15ml bottles
Modified Field's Stain Kit, for protozoa such as Acanthamoeba, two 15ml bottles per kitStaining solution for microscopic examination of Protozoa such as Acanthamoeba and Trichomonas spp.Contains:Reagent A (1) 00819398027045Reagent B (1) 00819398027052
(N,N,N,N-Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride) For the preparation of
(N,N,N,N-Tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride) For the preparation of oxidase reagent.
Germ Tube Cryo™, for Candida albicans, 0.5ml, ready to use, 20 vials per package
Germ Tube Cryo™, for Candida albicans, 0.5ml, ready to use, 20 vials per packageA ready-to-use germ tube solution made up of stabilized animal serum, comes pre-measured in vials. No mixing, measuring, or aliquoting is required! Eliminates exposure to human serum. 0.5ml in each vial. Germ tubes develop on C. albicans within one hour. Serum formula is enhanced for more rapid and luxuriant production of germ tubes.
Coliscreen, 15x45mm tube, .5ml fill, 20 tubes per boxFor the presumptive identif
Coliscreen, 15x45mm tube, .5ml fill, 20 tubes per boxFor the presumptive identification of Escherichia coli using the Indole and Glucuronidase tests.
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), to aid in identification of gram-negative bacilli, 3%
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), to aid in identification of gram-negative bacilli, 3%, 15ml, dropper vialFor use in slide preparations of specimens for the purpose of aiding in identification of gram-negative bacilli.
New Easy-to-Use Disk Format. Hardy Diagnostics now offers a convenient way of te
New Easy-to-Use Disk Format. Hardy Diagnostics now offers a convenient way of testing ß-lactamase activity in bacteria. The rapid Nitrocef test consists of a disk that is impregnated with the Nitrocefin reagent, which is a chromogenic cephalosporin. This rapid test can yield clinically relevant information earlier than an MIC test. A positive ß-lactamase test can predict resistance to such antibiotics as penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, and other ß-lactamase containing drugs for the following organisms:• Neisseria gonorrhoeae• Haemophilus spp.• Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis• Staphylococcus spp.• Enterococcus spp.• Anaerobes (such as some species of Bacteroides, Porphyromonas, Clostridium, Fusobacterium, Prevotella)The rapid Nitrocef Disk test can be used for all of the above organisms with results in 5 minutes or less, with the exception of some Staphylococcus spp. that may take up to one hour. The ß-lactamase test is preferred to disk diffusion and agar dilution for the detection of plasmid-mediated beta-lactamase resistance in gonococci. These HardyDisks™ are packages loose in a glass vial.
Vancomycin, 5mcg, Va-5, for the differentiation of anaerobic bacteria based on s
Vancomycin, 5mcg, Va-5, for the differentiation of anaerobic bacteria based on susceptibility to vancomycin, 1 x 50 disks, for the identification of anaerobesFor the differentiation of anaerobic bacteria based on susceptibility to vancomycin.
SPS Disks, 1mg, 1 x 50 disks, for identification of Gardnerella vaginalis and P.
SPS Disks, 1mg, 1 x 50 disks, for identification of Gardnerella vaginalis and P. anaerobiusHardyDisk™ SPS Identification Disks evaluate the ability of an organism to grow in the presence of Sodium Polyanethol Sulfonate. HardyDisk™ SPS Identification Disks can be used to presumptively identify microorganisms including but not limited to Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Haemophilus ducreyi.
Novobiocin 5ug, NB-5, 1 x 50 disks, for the identification of Staphylococcus sap
Novobiocin 5ug, NB-5, 1 x 50 disks, for the identification of Staphylococcus saprophyticusUsed to identify Staphylococcus saprophyticus, which is resistant to Novobiocin 5ug (zones less than or equal to 16mm).
Kanamycin, 1000mcg, differentiates anaerobic bacteria on the basis of susceptibi
Kanamycin, 1000mcg, differentiates anaerobic bacteria on the basis of susceptibility to kanamycin, 1 x 50 disks, for ID of anaerobesDifferentiates anaerobic bacteria on the basis of susceptibility to kanamycin.
Blank disks, 0.25 inch diameter paper disk for AST, 1 x 50 disksA blank paper di
Blank disks, 0.25 inch diameter paper disk for AST, 1 x 50 disksA blank paper disk that can be used for inhibition studies. Used to prepare your own disks for Kirby Bauer (antimicrobial disk diffusion (AST)) testing on Mueller Hinton Agar.
Bile HardyDisks™, to aid in the identification of Bacteroides fragilis group on
Bile HardyDisks™, to aid in the identification of Bacteroides fragilis group on the basis of bile resistance, 1 x 50 disksDifferentiates Bacteroides fragilis group from other anaerobic bacteria
ALA Disks™, delta-aminolevulinic acid, for the differentiation and speciation of
ALA Disks™, delta-aminolevulinic acid, for the differentiation and speciation of Haemophilus spp, a porphyrin test, 1 x 50 disksA useful aid for differentiating species of Haemophilus
XV Factor, HardyDisks™, Hemin and NAD disk to aid in the identification of Haemo
XV Factor, HardyDisks™, Hemin and NAD disk to aid in the identification of Haemophilus spp., 50 disks per cartridge, 1 eachContains NAD and Hemin (X and V Factors) for the speciation of Haemophilus.