(API System) NH STRIP Neisseria & Haemophilus [BMX-10400]

R1 ZYM B: contains methanol

Kit containing:

• 10 API NH strips
• 10 ampules of API NaCl 0.85 % Medium (2 ml)
• 1 ampule of JAMES reagent (R1 - 5 ml) solvent + 1 bottle of JAMES (R2 - 0.033 g) reagent
• 1 ampule of ZYM B (R1 - 5 ml) solvent + 1 bottle of ZYM B (R2 - 0.007 g) reagent
• 10 incubation boxes
• 10 result sheets
• 1 package insert provided in the kit.

Strips consisting of 10 microtubes containing dehydrated substrates which enable the performance of 12 identification tests (enzymatic reactions or sugar fermentations), as well as the detection of a penicillinase.

The colours changes occur during incubation, due to metabolism, spontaneously or by addition of reagents.

• R1 James: clear colorless or nearly colorless liquid
• R2 James: solid off-white powder
• R1 ZYM B: clear colorless or nearly colorless liquid
• R2 ZYM B: solid off-white powder
• ZYM B after reconstitution is yellow to amber

Kit of 10 strips and associated reagents

Zym B - R1 :

• UN1992
• Class: 3 (6.1)
• Packing group: III
• Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, toxic, n.o.s (Methanol Solution)

James - R1:

• UN1789
• Class: 8
• Packing group: III
• Proper shipping name: Hydrochloric acid.

Chemical kit:

• UN3316
• Class: 9
• Packing group: III
• Proper shipping name: Chemical kit

• Mineral oil
• McFarland Standard, No. 4 on the scale
• Swabs
• Pipettes or PSIpettes
• Ampule rack
• Ampule protector
• General microbiology laboratory equipment.
• ATB™ NEW and APIWEB™ software for identification

• See: Bacteriology laboratory procedures and resources, MSF

All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).

• Shelf life: 11 months.
• Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life.

Strips:

• Store between 2°C and 8°C.
• Do not use after expiry date.

Media:

• Store between 2°C and 30°C.
• Do not use after expiry date.

Reagents:

• Store between 2°C and 8°C.
• Store in the dark. Wrap the bottles of JAMES reagents in aluminium foil.
• The JAMES reagent may be kept up to 1 month after the ampules have been opened and the reagents reconstituted.
• The ZYM B reagent may be kept up to 2 weeks after the ampules have been opened and the reagents reconstituted.
• Make sure that the reagents are put back in the fridge immediately after use.

(Cf Introduction: Thermosensitive products)

After use, sterilize the cultures and all contaminated material.

Contains substances with‌ hazardous and carcinogenic characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.

Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).

JAMES - R1:

• Skin corrosion/irritation, category 1, H314
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation, category 1, H318

​ZYM B - R1:

• Flammable liquids, Category 3, H226
• Acute toxicity, oral, Category 4, H302
• Acute toxicity, dermal, Category 3, H311
• Acute toxicity, inhalation, Category 3, H331
• Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 1, H370

(James R1 and James R2)

Danger - R1

Warning - R2

Danger

Warning