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HiCulture™ Transport Swabs w/ Chlamydospore Medium
Ready Prepared Collection and Transport Media#CC293D
Principle
Chlamydospore medium is prepared according to the formula of Nickerson and Mankowski (1). The medium is chemically defined, semisolid supporting the survival of Candida species for a sufficiently long period. Sterile cotton swabs allow absorption of specimen material while polystyrene shaft allows semiflexibility to the swab stick, aiding in collection.
Description
Each polystyrene tube contains sterile chlamydospore transport medium. Cotton swabs on polystyrene shaft is provided separately.
Quality Control
Appearance: Sterile Chlamydospore Medium in tubes w/ sterile cotton swabs.
Colour: Blue coloured medium.
Quantity: 8 ml of medium in tubes.
Reaction: Reaction pH of medium is 5.1 ±0.2.
Sterility Testing
Sterility testing was carried out by inserting sterile swab in sterile Chlamydospore Medium and then streaking on sterile Soyabean Casein Digest Agar (M290)
Result
After incubation at 35 - 37°C upto 14 days.
Medium Growth
Soyabean Casein Digest Agar No growth
Viability of Candida species viz. Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Candida kruisii (ATCC 24408), Candida tropicalis (ATCC 1369), Candida minosa was established for a period upto 48 hours. Organisms grew luxuriantly and chlamydospsore formation was observed when inoculated and recovered on respective media like Sabouraud Dextrose Agar (M063) and incubated at 22-28°C for 48 hours.
Storage and Shelflife
On receipt store between 2 – 8°C with caps firmly screwed. DO NOT FREEZE. Use before expiry date on the label.
| Product Name | HiCulture™ Transport Swabs w/ Chlamydospore Medium |
|---|---|
| SKU | MS113 |
| Customized Product Available | No |

