Chromogenic Media

OXOlD Chromogenic
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Presumptive identification of UTI organisms

in 16 to 24 hours.

SUPERIOR PEFtFQRMANGE
True differentiation between coliforms and
enterococci.
l~iiprovedTDA reaction aids iden1:ification of
Proteus, Morganella and Providencia spp.

Enterobacter spp.
Enhanced recovery of S. aureus over
competitor media.
Part of the Oxoid Brilliance range of
chrornogenic media.

EASY-TQ-USE
Improved colours aid interpretation.
Transparent medium for easy differentiation
of samples.

nterococcus spp
 Chromogenic UTI Clarity Agar

Chrornogenic UTI Clarity Agar contains two chrornogenic substrates which are cleaved by enzymes produced by E. coli, Enterococcus
spp. and coliforrns; B-galactosidase and 0-glucosidase. Enzyrnic activity cleaves the chrornogens giving a range of diagnostic colours
(see Venn Diagram). 0-galactosidase activity (E. col4 results in pink colonies, O-glucosidase activity (enterococci) gives bluelturquoise
colonies and activity of both enzymes (coliforms) gives dark bluelpurple colonies. Tryptophan deaminase activity produces a brown
halo around the colony (Proteus, Morganella and Providencia spp.). Other organisms exhibit their natural pigmentation.

lllustratioa of Colour Reactions

O-Galactosidase activity . O-Glucosldase act~vlty

- _.aphylococci
Group B streptococc~
Candida spp.

Inoculate plate

Incubate at 35°C - 37°C for 16 - 24 hrs Read results.

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Turquoise or Dark blue or purple Brown Halo Brown or Green Non-pigmer; Pink

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Blue-Green Translucent

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Enterococcus spp. coliforms Proteus
Morganella
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Pseudomonas spp. staphylococc~
streptococcr
S saprophytrcus

Providencia

Chrornoaenic UTI CIarItvAoar

test (DMAC), for same-day results. Do not use Kovacs, as the pink
SIZUMRWT ORDER CODE colouration of the colony could make interpretation of results difficult.
Ready-Poured Plates (UK) 10 X 90mm plates P01110A Rapid transportation and culture or preservation of the sample is essential
Ready-Poured Plates (rest of Europe) 10 X 90mm plates P05159A for reliable laboratory diagnosis. Clinical presentation should always be
taken into consideration when diagnosing urinary tract infection. For
Dehydrated Culture Medium 5oog CM1 1060 maximum suppression of Proteus swarming, please ensure plates are
Prepared media products restricted to certain territories. properly dry.
Chromogenlc UTI Clarity Agar is for in vitro diagnostic use only, by For full information about the product, its uses, interpretation and storage,
experienced microbiologists. It must not be used beyond the stated expiry or other products in the Oxoid Brilliance range of chromogenic media,
date, or if the product shows any sign of deterioration. please visit the Oxoid website: www.oxoid.com

Presumptive identification of E. colican be confirmed using a rapid indole

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