Liofilchem™ Anaerobe System

The Liofilchem™ Anaerobe System is a diagnostic tool designed for the biochemical identification of anaerobic microorganisms. It is particularly suited for clinical microbiology laboratories to accurately identify anaerobic pathogens responsible for various infections. This system provides reliable results within 24–48 hours, featuring cost-effective, easy-to-interpret testing with clear color changes.

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Key Features

1. Comprehensive Identification:
   • Detects and identifies a wide range of clinically significant anaerobes, including:
     • Actinomyces israelii
     • Bacteroides fragilis
     • Clostridium difficile
     • Propionibacterium acnes
     • Fusobacterium nucleatum and more.
2. Rapid and Reliable Results:
   • Delivers accurate identification of anaerobic bacteria within 24–48 hours.
   • Utilizes a panel of biochemical substrates for precise metabolic profiling.
3. Cost-Effective and Efficient:
   • Consolidates multiple biochemical tests into a single compact system.
   • Reduces the need for additional reagents and consumables.
4. Ease of Use:
   • Features clear and well-defined color changes for straightforward interpretation.
   • Compatible with manual or automatic reading systems.

Microorganisms Identified

Benefits

Test Procedure

1. Inoculation:
   • Prepare a bacterial suspension and inoculate the wells of the Anaerobe System panel.
2. Incubation:
   • Incubate the panel in anaerobic conditions at 36 ± 1°C for 24–48 hours.
3. Result Interpretation:
   • Observe color changes in the wells corresponding to biochemical reactions.
   • Compare results with the reference guide to identify the microorganism.
4. Identification:
   • Generate a biochemical profile and use the provided codebook or software for species identification.

Applications

1. Clinical Diagnostics:
   • Identifies anaerobes associated with infections such as:
     • Intra-abdominal abscesses.
     • Dental infections.
     • Clostridium-related diarrhea.
2. Industrial Microbiology:
   • Monitors anaerobic contamination in pharmaceuticals and other industrial products.
3. Research and Epidemiology:
   • Studies the role of anaerobes in human microbiota and disease.

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Why Choose Liofilchem™ Anaerobe System?

• Comprehensive Testing: Identifies a broad spectrum of anaerobic microorganisms.
• Efficiency: Delivers fast, reliable results with minimal setup time.
• Ease of Use: Intuitive system with clear results interpretation.
• Flexibility: Suitable for clinical, research, and industrial microbiology applications.

Here’s a tabular comparison of the Liofilchem™ Anaerobe System and API 20A:

Both the Liofilchem™ Anaerobe System and the API 20A are valuable tools for the identification of anaerobic bacteria. The choice between them may depend on specific laboratory needs, including desired accuracy, ease of use, cost considerations, and available equipment. Laboratories may also consider conducting in-house evaluations to determine which system aligns best with their diagnostic requirements.