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CompactDry X-SA

Staphylococcus aureus

Incubation Time
24 +/- 2 hours

Incubation Temperature
35 +/- 2°C (AOAC)
37 +/- 1°C (MicroVal/NordVal)

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens of Staphylococci. This ubiquitous microorganism is part of the human microflora naturally found on the skin,...

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40 plates 54057-XSA-0040
240 plates 54057-XSA-0240
1400 plates 54057-XSA-1400

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogens of Staphylococci. This ubiquitous microorganism is part of the human microflora naturally found on the skin, nose, and hair, and is commonly used as an index of personal hygiene in food handling and preparation.

Staphylococcus aureus is responsible for nosocomial infections and food poisoning due to enterotoxins, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.

 

Features and benefits of CompactDry X-SA

The CompactDry X-SA Staphylococcus aureus identification test is a ready to use, dehydrated, selective and chromogenic media plate for the detection of Staphylococcus aureus in food. Staphylococcus aureus forms light blue/blue colonies, facilitating detection.

In addition to detecting Staphylococcus aureus contamination in food; food handler hygiene can be tested using a simple swab protocol on the hands.

CompactDry X-SA is a medium used to determine Staphylococcus aureus by means of selective growth and differentiation

Light Blue / Blue

General protocol

Step #1
1

Remove the cap

Step #2
2

Dispense 1 mL of sample in the middle of the CompactDry plate

Step #3
3

The sample diffuses passively and evenly across the dehydrated media sheet, rehydrating the dry medium into a gel within seconds

Step #4
4

Replace the lid and label the plate

Step #5
5

Turn over the plate (lid down) and incubate for the appropriate time and temperature

Step #6
6

Following incubation, count the number of coloured microbial colonies

Incubation Time
24 +/- 2 hours

Incubation Temperature
35 +/- 2°C (AOAC)
37 +/- 1°C (MicroVal/NordVal)

Shelf Life
21 months

Storage Temperature
RT +1°C to +30°C

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CompactDry products have different temperature and incubation times depending on the microbial target.

Please refer to the product page for further details about experimental conditions (temperature and incubation time)

Food testing using CompactDry plates requires minimal lab equipment including pipettes, a sterile preparation area, and an incubator (a suitable homogeniser would be required for solid food homogenisation)

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