CHROMagar™ Acinetobacter, 5000mL
CHROMagar™ Acinetobacter is a selective and differential chromogenic culture medium, intended for use in the qualitative direct detection of colonization with Acinetobacter to aid in the prevention and control of Acinetobacter, drug-susceptible or multi-drug resistant (MDR), in healthcare settings. The test is performed with rectal swabs, nare swabs, wound swabs, stools and urine samples from patients to screen for Acinetobacter colonization. It can also be used in hygiene monitoring in the clinical environment with surface sampling. Results can be interpreted after 18-24 hours of aerobic incubation at 35-37°C.
CHROMagar™ Acinetobacter is not intended to diagnose Acinetobacter infections or to guide or monitor treatment for infections. A lack of growth or the absence of colonies on CHROMagar™ Acinetobacter does not preclude the presence of Acinetobacter. Further identification, susceptibility testing, and epidemiological typing is needed on suspect colonies.
👉 Key Performance Features:
Rapid Presumptive Identification: Acinetobacter produce distinctive red colonies following overnight incubation, enabling rapid recognition and improved differentiation from background flora.
Enhanced Selectivity: The chromogenic formulation provides superior selectivity compared to conventional lactose fermentation-based media, improving recovery and simplifying interpretation of specimens with mixed microbial populations.
Chromogenic Differentiation: Specifically formulated for the selective detection and presumptive identification of Acinetobacter spp., reducing reliance on colony morphology alone.
Optional MDR Screening: The medium may be supplemented with selective agents to enhance recovery of carbapenem-resistant and multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter strains, supporting targeted surveillance and infection control programs (RUO).
📌This product is labeled for Research Use Only (RUO) if the optional MDR Selective Supplement (CR102) is utilized. (CR102 must be purchased separately.)
🧪The 5000mL kit (AC092) contains:
AC092(B) - Acinetobacter Base
AC092(S) - Acinetobacter Supplement
