E+O Labs COLOREX mSuperCARBA Plated Media - 10 x 90mm Plates

Colorex™ mSuperCARBA™ is a selective and differential chromogenic culture medium, intended for use in the qualitative direct detection of gastrointestinal colonisation with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteria (CRE). CPE/CPO stands for Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae / Carbapenemase Producing Organism. This group of bacteria, e.g., E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp., are highly resistant to antibiotics (including carbapenems).

Colorex™ mSuperCARBA™ was designed to simplify the detection of CPEs, including the “Big Five” such as OXA-48 like enzymes in Enterobacterales, allowing for improved monitoring of high-risk patient groups. The distinctive colony colouration produced by different species can allow for a presumptive positive result to be assessed within 24 hours of receipt of the specimen.

• Storage conditions: 2 to 8°C, store in the dark
• Appearance: firm gel
• Colour: pale straw
• Recommended incubation: aerobically at 37°C ± 1°C for 18 to 24 hours
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2
• Plate size: 90mm
• Fill volume: 18 to 22mL