CHROMagar™ LIN-R Kit, 5000 mL Pack (Base Medium + Supplement)

CHROMagar™ LIN-R is a chromogenic culture medium specifically designed for the detection, isolation, and differentiation of Gram-positive bacteria resistant to linezolid (LIN-R), including Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Enterococcus species.

The medium is intended for surveillance programs and clinical monitoring of multi-drug resistant Gram-positive cocci, particularly in patients where linezolid resistance (MIC ≥ 8 μg/mL) is a concern. It allows direct plating from clinical specimens such as nasal, perianal, and rectal swabs.

Colony Appearance on CHROMagar™ LIN-R

A trained microbiologist can further differentiate species by colony morphology with experience.

Key Features & Benefits

• Highly Sensitive: Detects linezolid MICs as low as 8 µg/mL
• Direct from Sample: Enables screening directly from clinical specimens
• Rapid Interpretation: Clear chromogenic differentiation of LIN-R isolates
• Species Differentiation:
  • E. faecium vs. E. faecalis
  • S. aureus vs. S. epidermidis
• MALDI-TOF Compatible: Colonies can be directly processed for species identification
• Supports infection control and AMR surveillance programs

Recommended Use

• Clinical surveillance of MRSA, VRE, VRS, and LIN-R strains
• Screening of patient populations in hospital settings
• Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance studies
• Use in microbiology laboratories focusing on multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens

Packaging Information

CHROMagar™ LIN-R is a specialized screening medium that empowers microbiology labs to rapidly detect and differentiate Gram-positive linezolid-resistant organisms. Its high sensitivity, direct-from-sample application, and ease of interpretation make it an essential tool for infection control and antimicrobial resistance monitoring programs.