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RAPID'Listeria spp. Chromogenic Media

RAPID Listeria spp chromogenic media

Manufacturer: Bio-Rad Laboratories, S.A.

Principle: Listeria spp. colonies appear blue due to ß-glucosidase activity

Automation: NO

Approvals: AOAC RI, NF Validation by AFNOR Certification

Suitability: For laboratories performing an environmental monitoring programme

Capital equipment required: No

Description: RAPID'Listeria spp. agar is an affordable selective chromogenic medium for detection of Listeria spp. in food and environmental samples. Listeria spp. are ß-glucosidase positive and appear as blue-green colonies against the whiteish agar, selective agents in the medium inhibits interfering flora, and the nutrient-rich medium enables rapid growth and identification of Listeria spp. in 24 hr, after 24 hr of enrichment. Confirmation of Listeria can be performed on RAPID' L.mono agar (+Gram and catalase tests) or single spot on Palcam. RAPID’Listeria spp. agar can also be used to confirm positive results on iQ-Check™ Listeria spp.
Key Points:
  • A rapid economical solution for Listeria spp. detection, with sample to result in just 48 hrs.

Areas:

    Food & Beverage
Company contact details:

Bio-Rad Laboratories view full details
F-92430 Marnes La Coquette
France

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Tel: +[33] 1 47 95 60 00