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News Release from: Oxoid | Subject: Rapid ANA II
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 15 November 2006
Growth and identification of anaerobes
Oxoid enhances its products for anaerobic bacteria with the addition of the Rapid ANA II - a method for the definitive biochemical identification of anaerobes in just four hours
Each Rapid ANA II panel incorporates a carefully selected range of biochemical and chromogenic tests in a disposable plastic tray Unlike some alternative methods, Rapid ANA II is not dependent on the growth of the organisms but detects specific constitutive enzymes
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 18 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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As a result, every panel can be incubated aerobically, without the need for an oil overlay, saving on both time and materials.
Furthermore, the novel inoculation method allows each test well to be inoculated simultaneously, simplifying the procedure and allowing further time savings.
Rapid ANA II is extremely easy to read and interpret.
After incubation the wells are examined for distinct colour reactions.
The resulting pattern of positive and negative results allows an accurate identification to be made using an extensive database containing over 90 anaerobic bacteria.
The comprehensive Oxoid range includes a wide selection of culture media for the transport and growth of anaerobes.
In addition, Oxoid atmosphere generation systems (AGS), including AnaeroGen, AnaeroJar and AnaeroGen Compact, are used to form ideal atmospheric conditions for the growth of anaeobes - quickly, conveniently and safely. Request a free brochure from Oxoid ...
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