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Decolorizer used in the gram stain procedure, fast 25% alcohol/75% acetone. For those who require a faster decolorizer. Recommended for use with stabilized iodine.

Hardy Diagnostics CRITERION™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (Sabdex) is recommended for the isolation, cultivation, and maintenance of non-pathogenic and pathogenic species of fungi and yeasts. CRITERION™ Dehydrated Culture Media by Hardy Diagnostics is formulated to meet or exceed the highest...

Developer reagent for the Methyl Red test. Hardy Diagnostics' Methyl Red Test Reagent is a key component in the identification of mixed acid fermentation in bacteria. This reagent is used in the Methyl Red test to detect acid production from glucose fermentation. It provides clear and reliable...

P-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...

CRITERION™ Mycobacteria 7H11 Agar Base for the cultivation of Mycobacterium spp. OADC Supplement, product #U98 and Glycerol, product #228210, are required for this medium.

For the isolation and enumeration of Lactobacillus spp. Hardy Diagnostics' Lactobacilli MRS Agar is formulated to promote the growth of Lactobacillus species. It contains specific nutrients and growth factors that support the proliferation of these bacteria, making it ideal for dairy and probiotic...

CRITERION™ EE Broth Mossel, used for the selective enrichment and detection of Enterobacteriaceae. Conforms to Harmonized USP/EP/JP Requirements.

Hardy Diagnostics Violet Red Bile with Glucose Agar is recommended for the detection of Enterobacteriaceae in food and dairy products. Features and Benefits: Optically clear polystyrene for distortion free viewing. Heavy-Duty - Reduces breakage during shipping. Stacking rings - Polystyrene Petri...

HardyCHROM™ ESBL is a selective and differential chromogenic medium which is intended for the qualitative and presumptive detection from stool specimens of: 1) Enterobacteriaceae that are potentially non-susceptible to ceftazidime and cefpodoxime; and 2) Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase...

CRITERION™ Kligler Iron Agar (KIA) is recommended for use in differentiating certain members of the Enterobacteriaceae by demonstrating hydrogen sulfide production and the fermentation of dextrose and lactose.

CRITERION™ Modified Letheen Agar is used to determine the antimicrobial activity of quaternary ammonium compounds.

Hardy Diagnostics AnaeroGRO™ Chopped Meat Media is recommended for the cultivation of aerobic, microaerophilic, and anaerobic microorganisms, especially Clostridium species.

CRITERION™ Tryptose Glucose Extract Agar for cultivating and enumerating microorganisms in food, water and dairy products.

For use by the pharmaceutical and medical device industry to ensure sterility of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Hardy Diagnostics' sterility media and rinse solutions are manufactured in an ISO 13485 environmentally controlled production center. Each lot is certified for pH, sterility and...

For the differentiation of gram negative enteric bacilli based on the decarboxylation reaction of amino acids.

Used in the presumptive identification of group A, beta-hemolytic streptococci. The test differentiates group A streptococci from other Lancefield groups of hemolytic streptococci by inhibiting the growth of group A streptococci around a disk containing approximately 0.04 units bacitracin. Each...

CRITERION™ Standard Methods Agar (Plate Count Agar) is recommended for use in determining the microbial content in dairy products, food, water and other material of sanitary importance.

Hardy Diagnostics HardyVal™ MTK (Multiple Technician Verification Kit) is recommended for simulating compounding manipulations involving vials, ampoules, and bags for verifying aseptic technique within a sterile compounding pharmacy facility or other cleanroom application. Each kit contains enough...

For the differentiation of gram negative bacilli based on malonate utilization.

For sterility testing and cultivation of microorganisms.

For the cultivation of fungi. Sabdex (Sabouraud Dextrose) Broth is a liquid medium designed to support the growth of fungi, including yeasts and molds. Its formulation is optimized to provide essential nutrients in a liquid format, facilitating uniform growth. This broth is particularly useful for...

The McFarland Latex Standards are prepared from suspensions of uniform latex particles with similar absorbance values as the original barium sulfate standards. The stability of McFarland Latex Standards allows for a significantly longer shelf-life, better uniformity, and less clumping, than the...

For use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of bacteria, other than Mycobacterium species. Compatible with all strip and cupule tests.