Microbiology

Detect non-hemolytic GBS

The new GBS Detect culture media is designed to isolate and detect gamma-hemolytic (non-hemolytic) Group B streptococcus by inducing beta-hemolysis. This plated media turns normally non-hemolytic strains of GBS into beta-hemolytic strains. GBS Detect plates contain special supplements that cause otherwise non-hemolytic strains of GBS to appear as beta-hemolytic, thus increasing the sensitivity of detection methods used to detect GBS colonization in pregnant women. Subcultures of GBS enrichment broths (such as LIM broth or StrepB carrot broth) may contain non-hemolytic or gamma hemolytic strains of GBS that may be missed by normal plating procedures (such as TSA with 5% sheep blood).

Hardy Diagnostics

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Automatic plating and streaking

The WASP walk-away specimen processor can manage any kind of specimen type or container style, and has a high-throughput capability and multiple operational modes. WASP opens the specimen container, takes a sample, plates, streaks, and then closes the container. It prints an identification label on the bottom of each plate immediately after plating and streaking, eliminating any risk of human error, has a unique system to check accuracy of specimen cultures using a camera and image-analysis system to detect the droplet in the loop prior to plating. Minimal operator supervision is needed for loading samples and collecting streaked plates.

Copan Diagnostics

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Creates, maintains anaerobic environment

OxyPlate is a self-generating anaerobic plate made in the optical OxyDish that eliminates the need for bags, jars, and chambers. OxyPlate regenerates anaerobic conditions after being opened and closed several times, and is ideal for subbing from primary plates. Plates come reduced and ready to use. Shelf life is eight weeks at room temperature and 14 weeks refrigerated. OxyBlue anaerobic indicator is available for use with the plates to show anaerobiosis by changing color from blue to light blue or white.

Oxyrase

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Microbiology software updated to CLSI guidelines

BIOMIC V3 now has latest 2009 Interpretive CLSI (Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute) M100-S19, M2-A10, M7-A8, and M35-A2 guidelines. Antibiotic disk-diffusion test results are checked by the Resistance Monitoring Center for all resistance mechanisms, report appropriate comments, and flag unlikely results. BIOMIC V3’s advanced-color, digital-imaging technology automates the reading, interpretation, and reporting of CLSI antibiotic disk-diffusion tests and commercial identification panels. The addition of a barcode reader coupled with bidirectional LIS/LIMS interface capability further speeds workflow.

Giles Scientific

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