Hardy Diagnostics, Chemicals
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For the non-selective cultivation of fastidious bacteria. Especially useful for the cultivation of Haemophilus and Neisseria in a CO2 enriched atmosphere. Contains a highly enriched blend of GC Agar Base, 1% bovine powdered hemoglobin, and 1% MaXV (koenzyme) vitamins and cofactor supplements. …
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BlueMount™, Permanent Fungal Stain
Hardy DiagnosticsA permanent slide mounting media for mycology specimens that contains the stain lactophenol cotton blue. Produces a long lasting permanently stained slide. Contains polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) that will dry and set up hard to create a perfectly preserved slid
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Heavy Mineral Oil
Hardy DiagnosticsUsed as a sealant to create an anaerobic environment for biochemical tests such as decarboxylase; and oxidation and fermentation reactions. Can be used for filling cupules in bacterial identification strips, such as API or Microgen.
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Indole, Kovac's Reagent
Hardy DiagnosticsP-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde, to test indole production in indole broth or for biochemical strip/cupule methods. Positive indole reactions with Kovac's will turn pink to red. Does not require a xylene or chloroform extraction as with Ehrlich's Reagent. Kovac's Reagent is not for rapid…
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Loeffler's Methylene Blue Stain
Hardy DiagnosticsUsed to examine metachromic granules in C. diphtheriae, screening bacteria in CSF, or for enumeration of fecal leukocytes.
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Dilu-Lok II™, Phosphate Buffer with Magnesium Chloride
Hardy DiagnosticsDilu-Lok II™, Phosphate Buffer with Magnesium Chloride, dilution blank, 90ml fill, 145ml polypropylene bottle with hinged cap Phosphate buffer with magnesium chloride meets or exceeds requirements for APHA, EPA water and wastewater methods, and the dairy industry. The pH is 7.2 +/- 0.2 …
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Q-Slide™ Gram
Hardy DiagnosticsA convenient ready-to-stain control slide that will test both your stain solutions and your staining techniques. Positive and negative stain control organisms are affixed to the circles in each Q-Slide™. Up to four patient specimens (in the squares) may be processed at the same time as the QC…
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Brucella Blood Agar with Hemin and Vitamin K, Anaerobe Agar, Reducible
Hardy Diagnostics(Brucella Agar with Hemin & Vitamin K) For the cultivation of anaerobes. A non-inhibitory general growth medium for all gram positive and gram negative anaerobic bacteria. Optimized formula for enhanced growth characteristics of anaerobes. Contains 5% sheep blood from a veterinary…
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Ninhydrin Reagent
Hardy DiagnosticsFor use in rapid determination of sodium hippurate hydrolysis reactions in bacteria. Useful for the presumptive identification of Campylobacter, Listeria, and Gardnerella vaginella.
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CRITERION™ Modified Buffered Peptone Water
Hardy DiagnosticsCRITERION™ Modified Buffered Peptone Water is used as a pre-enrichment for increased recovery of Salmonella species in foods.
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Dobell and O'Connor Iodine
Hardy DiagnosticsFor use in staining parasite ova and protozoan cysts in fecal wet mounts. This preparation is a 1:5 dilution of Lugol's Iodine.
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Dilu-Lok II™, Buffered Peptone Water
Hardy DiagnosticsOur pre-filled dilution vials are designed for the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and water industries Vials are made of sturdy polypropylene with a leak-proof seal that holds up even during air transport. Wide 45mm opening accommodates bulky samples. Also features plenty of head space for…
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Iodine, Grams, Stabilized
Hardy DiagnosticsA mordant used in the gram stain procedure. A stabilized, thicker solution. Use with the intermediate decolorizer. Ready to use, no ampules. A longer shelf life.
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Brilliant Green Bile Brth HDx, 20x125mm tube
Hardy DiagnosticsFor the detection of coliforms in water and food. Contains a durham tube for gas detection.
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Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) with Lecithin and Tween® 80
Hardy DiagnosticsTryptic Soy Broth (TSB) with Lecithin and Tween® 80 is recommended for the cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious and nonfastidious microorganisms from nonclinical specimens, when the neutralization of disinfectants is desired. This medium can also
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Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (SabDex) with Chloramphenicol
Hardy DiagnosticsSabourauds Dextrose Agar with Chloramphenicol) For the selective isolation of fungi and yeasts from clinical and nonclinical specimens. W72 is a standard size (15X100mm) passive settling plate for air monitoring of bacteria or fungi. Ideal for environmental monitoring in a clean room or…
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University of Vermont (UVM) Medium, Broth
Hardy DiagnosticsUVM Modified Listeria Enrichment Broth is recommended for the rapid isolation of Listeria monocytogenes. This product is not intended to be used for the diagnosis of human disease.
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Buffered Listeria Enrichment Broth Selective Supplement
Hardy DiagnosticsFor use as a supplement for Buffered Listeria Enrichment Broth Base (BAM Formulation), Cat. no. U233, sold separately. Hardy Diagnostics Buffered Listeria Enrichment Broth is recommended for the selective enrichment of Listeria monocytogenes from food samples. This product is not…
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Malt Extract Agar with Chloramphenicol
Hardy DiagnosticsMalt Extract Agr w/0.01% for the selective isolation of fungi.
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HardyDisk™ Lysostaphin Differentiation Disk
Hardy DiagnosticsUsed to rapidly differentiate Staphylococcus spp. and Micrococcus spp. based on lysostaphin resistance. Make a suspension of the bacteria, add the disk, look for a clearing of turbidity if Staph is present.
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Motility Test Medium with TTC
Hardy DiagnosticsMotility Test Medium with and without Triphenyltetrazolium Chloride (TTC) is recommended for the detection of motility in Gram-negative enteric bacilli. TTC is added to enhance visualization of bacterial growth.
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Decolorizer, Fast, 25% Alcohol/75% Acetone
Hardy DiagnosticsDecolorizer used in the gram stain procedure, fast 25% alcohol/75% acetone. For those who require a faster decolorizer. Recommended for use with stabilized iodine.
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Advanced™ Crystal Violet Stain
Hardy DiagnosticsUsed as a primary stain in the advanced gram stain procedure. An aqueous solution of crystal violet.
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Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB), USP, IV Bag
Hardy DiagnosticsTryptic Soy Broth is recommended for use as a general purpose medium for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of bacteria and fungi. The U.S. Pharmacopeia National Formulary (USP) describes its use for sterility testing, media fill challenge, and aseptic proficiency testing. For…
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India Ink
Hardy DiagnosticsFor use in the identification of Cryptococcus neoformans by detection of the polysaccharide capsule. India ink is a negative stain that will show a clear zone where the capsule is.
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Dilu-Lok II™, Phosphate Buffer with Magnesium Chloride
Hardy DiagnosticsPhosphate buffer with magnesium chloride meets or exceeds requirements for APHA, EPA water and wastewater methods, and the dairy industry. The pH is 7.2 +/- 0.2 Pre-filled dilution vials are designed for the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and water industries; and are filled to 25ml, 90ml, or…
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Acid Fast Stain Kit, Kinyoun
Hardy DiagnosticsUsed as a differential method to detect the difference between those organisms which decolorize with treatment of acid alcohol, and those that do not, such as the mycobacteria. This is the "Cold Stain" method that does not require heating of the slide. Kit includes one 8 oz. bottle…
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Methylene Blue
Hardy DiagnosticsFor Acid Fast Stain procedure, and other uses. An aqueous solution of methylene blue.
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Advanced™ Counterstain
Hardy DiagnosticsUse Advanced Counterstain for improved staining of gram negative organisms. Organisms will appear brighter with better defined edges. Stained cells are less likely to be overwashed.
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AFB Nitrate Reagent A
Hardy DiagnosticsAFB nitrate developer reagent is to be used with Nitrate Substrate Broth, Hardy Diagnostics (Cat. no. R97) and AFB Nitrate Reagent B (Cat. no Z125). Reagent A contains sulfanilimide.