Microbiology News: May 2008
M.I.C.Evaluators (M.I.C.E.) Simple, Convenient Method for Accurate MIC Values
30 May 2008 | Clinical
Thermo Scientific has launched the improved M.I.C.Evaluator™ (M.I.C.E.™) strips, a product range for the accurate determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values. The new distinctive gradient format of M.I.C.E. strips provides an excellent contrast with agar and the increased more...
AOAC Approves VITEK® 2 Identification of Key Food Industry Organisms
07 May 2008 | Food & BeverageOther
bioMérieux, has received Performance-Tested Methods SM (PTM) approval from the AOAC Research Institute for two critical identification cards for the food industry. The VITEK® 2 Gram-Positive (GP) card is certified for the identification of Listeria and Staphylococcus species and the VITEK 2 more...