Rapidly isolate and presumptively identify clinically important Candida species with Thermo Scientific™ Brilliance™ Candida Agar Base (Dehydrated).

This advanced chromogenic formulation is designed to provide faster and easier-to-read results compared to traditional media. It produces four different diagnostic colours for the presumptive identification of clinically significant Candida species. This is crucial given the increasing prevalence of serious Candida infections, the rise of non-albicans species, and the emergence of resistant isolates.

Key Features & Differentiation:

• Rapid Identification: Allows for the presumptive identification of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis from other Candida species within 48 hours.
• Easy-to-Read: The medium simplifies interpretation with clear colour distinctions: Candida albicans: Green colonies Candida tropicalis: Dark Blue colonies
• Chromogenic Mechanism: The formulation incorporates two key chromogens to indicate target enzyme presence: X-NAG (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N acetyl ß-D-glucosaminide) detects hexosaminidase activity. BCIP (5-bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate p-toluidine salt) detects alkaline phosphatase activity.

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Rapidly isolate and presumptively identify clinically important Candida species with Thermo Scientific™ Brilliance™ Candida Agar Base (Dehydrated).

This advanced chromogenic formulation is designed to provide faster and easier-to-read results compared to traditional media. It produces four different diagnostic colours for the presumptive identification of clinically significant Candida species. This is crucial given the increasing prevalence of serious Candida infections, the rise of non-albicans species, and the emergence of resistant isolates.

Key Features & Differentiation:

• Rapid Identification: Allows for the presumptive identification of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis from other Candida species within 48 hours.
• Easy-to-Read: The medium simplifies interpretation with clear colour distinctions: Candida albicans: Green colonies Candida tropicalis: Dark Blue colonies
• Chromogenic Mechanism: The formulation incorporates two key chromogens to indicate target enzyme presence: X-NAG (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl N acetyl ß-D-glucosaminide) detects hexosaminidase activity. BCIP (5-bromo-6-chloro-3-indolyl phosphate p-toluidine salt) detects alkaline phosphatase activity.

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