(API System) STAPH STRIP, Staphylococci [BMX-20500]
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API STAPH STRIPS, Staphylococci
CAUTION:
This test is worded and codified by unit to make the order easier, but it is always packaged in kit of 25 strips.
Definition
API Staph is a standardized system for the identification of the genera Staphylococcus, Micrococcus and Kocuria, which uses miniaturized biochemical tests and a specially adapted database.
Inoculation and reading are done manually, and identification is done with the software.
Specifications
Components
Kit of 25 tests:
- 25 API Staph strips
- 25 incubation boxes
- 25 ampules of API Staph Medium (6 ml)
- 25 result sheets
- 1 package insert
Technical specifications
Strips consisting of 20 microtubes containing dehydrated substrates.
The colours changes occur during incubation, due to metabolism, spontaneously or by addition of reagents.
Packaging & Labelling
Kit of 25 strips.
To be Ordered Separately
- Mineral oil
- McFarland Standard, No. 0.5 on the scale.
- VP 1 + VP 2
- NIT 1 + NIT 2
- ZYM A
- ZYM B
- Pipettes or PSIpettes
- Ampule rack
- Ampule protector
- DENSIMAT (optional)
- General microbiology laboratory equipment
- ATB™ NEW or APIWEB™ software for identification
Instructions for use
Please consult the “Bacteriology laboratory procedures and resources” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor
Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Store between 2°C and 8°C.
- Do not use after expiry date.
- Shelf life: 11 months.
- Guaranteed minimum remaining shelf life at delivery: 1/3 of the total shelf life.
Waste management
After use, sterilize the cultures and all contaminated material. Contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
MSF requirements
Reserved to bacteriology programmes.