Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ C-N Supplement
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for the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Specifications:
Application | Microbiology | ||
Storage Temperature | 2-8°C | ||
Product Type | Supplement | Forms | Freeze Dried |
Product Brand | Thermo Fisher Scientific™, Oxoid | Target Organism Class | Pseudomonas aeruginosa |
Product Grade | Microbiology grade | ||
The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ C-N Supplement is a selective supplement designed to enhance the isolation and differentiation of Pseudomonas species when added to Pseudomonas Agar Base (Part No. CM0559B). It facilitates the preparation of Pseudomonas CN Medium, making it suitable for identifying isolates from clinical samples as well as testing food, water, and environmental samples.
Key Features
- Selective Supplement:
- Enhances the isolation of Pseudomonas spp. by suppressing competing organisms.
- Broad Application:
- Useful in clinical, food, water, and environmental microbiology for differentiation and detection of Pseudomonas spp.
- Compatible with Pseudomonas Agar Base:
- Specifically formulated for Pseudomonas CN Medium preparation with CM0559B.
- Convenient Format:
- Freeze-dried supplement for ease of storage, handling, and consistent preparation.
- Reliable Performance:
- Designed for high specificity and reproducibility in microbiological testing workflows.
Applications
1. Food Microbiology
- Detection and differentiation of Pseudomonas spp. in raw and processed foods.
- Monitoring contamination in food production environments.
2. Water Microbiology
- Identification of Pseudomonas spp. in drinking water, recreational water, and wastewater samples.
3. Environmental Monitoring
- Isolation and enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. in soil, industrial effluents, and environmental swabs.
4. Clinical Microbiology
- Differentiation and identification of Pseudomonas isolates from clinical samples.
Specifications
Attribute | Details |
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Product Type | Selective Supplement |
Form | Freeze-dried |
Description | C-N Supplement |
Applications | Food, water, environmental, and clinical testing |
Quantity | Each vial supplements 500mL of medium |
Preparation Instructions
- Reconstitute: Rehydrate the contents of one vial of C-N Supplement with sterile distilled water as directed.
- Incorporate into Medium: Add the rehydrated supplement to 500mL of Pseudomonas Agar Base (CM0559B).
- Sterile Conditions: Mix thoroughly under aseptic conditions.
- Dispense: Pour the prepared medium into sterile Petri dishes and allow to solidify.
Advantages
- Targeted Selectivity: Suppresses non-target organisms, ensuring accurate isolation of Pseudomonas spp.
- Versatile Applications: Effective in food safety, water quality testing, environmental monitoring, and clinical microbiology.
- Ease of Use: Supplied in a freeze-dried format for convenient preparation.
- High Specificity: Ensures reliable differentiation and recovery of Pseudomonas spp.
Storage and Stability
- Storage: Store at 2–8°C in a dry environment.
- Shelf Life: Refer to product label for expiration date.
Packaging
- Product: C-N Supplement
- Yield: Each vial supplements 500mL of medium
The Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ C-N Supplement is an essential tool for selective isolation and differentiation of Pseudomonas spp. Its compatibility with Pseudomonas Agar Base (CM0559B) ensures high reliability and performance in diverse microbiological testing workflows, including food, water, environmental, and clinical sample analysis.