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Hi25™ Enterobacteriaceae Identification
Intended use
KB003 is a standardized, colorimetric identification system, a combination of 25 tests for identification of Enterobacteriaceae species from clinical specimen and non clinical samples using pure isolate.
Kit Contains :
Each kit contains sufficient material to perform 5/10/20 tests.
- 5/10/20 kits of Part I.
- 5/10/20 kits of Part II.
- Oxidase reagent discs (DD018)
- Technical product insert.
- Result Interpretation Chart and Result Entry Datasheet.
- Identification Index.
- TDA reagent (R036) for Phenylalanine Deaminase test.
- Baritt reagent A (R029) for Voges-Proskauer's test.
- Baritt reagent B (R030) for Voges-Proskauer's test.
- Methyl Red Indicator (I007) for Methyl Red test
- Kovac's reagent (R008) for Indole test
- Sulphanilic acid (R015) for Nitrate test
- N, N-Dimethyl-1-Napthylamine Reagent (R009) for Nitrate test.
Material Required but not supplied :
- McFarland standard
- Inoculation loops, pipettes
- Enrichment medium / Isolation media
Direction
Preparation of inoculum
- KB003 cannot be used directly on clinical specimens. The organisms to be identified have to be first isolated and purified. Only pure cultures should be used. Isolate the organism to be identified on a common medium like Nutrient Agart (M001)/ Nutrient agar for oxidase (M1274) or a differential medium like MacConkey Agar (M082).
- Pick up a single isolated colony and inoculate in 5 ml BHI Broth (M210) and incubate at 35-37°C for 4-6 hours until the inoculum turbidity is 0.1 OD at 620nm or 0.5 McFarland standard. Some fastidious organisms may require more than 6 hours of incubation. In this case incubate till the inoculum turbidity reaches 0.1 OD at 620nm. Alternatively, prepare the inoculum by picking 1-3 well isolated colonies and make a homogenous suspension in 2-3ml sterile saline. The density of the suspension should be 0.1 OD at 620nm.
- Perform Oxidase test on the organism to be tested. The test is performed using Oxidase disc (DD018) provided with the kit.
- Pick up a well isolated colony and rub it on a single oxidase disc. Positive reaction is indicated by development of deep purple colour within 10 seconds. Colour change in 10-60 seconds indicates a delayed positive reaction. Colour development after 60 seconds or no change in colour indicates a negative reaction. Note the result in the Result Entry Datasheet. Oxidase test must be performed as it is an integral part of the identification system. It must be performed to differentiate Enterobacteriaceae from other Gram negative rods.
Inoculation of the kit
- Open the kit aseptically. Peel off the sealing foil.
- Inoculate each well with 50 µl of the above inoculum by surface inoculation method.
- Alternatively, the kit can also be inoculated by stabbing each individual well with a loopful of inoculum
Incubation
Temperature of incubation: 35-37°C. Duration of incubation: 18-24 hours.
Interpretation of results :
Interpret results as per the standards given in the identification index. Addition of reagents in well no 5,6,9,10, and 11of strip 1 should be done at the end of incubation period that is after 18 - 24 hours.
Principle
Each Hi25™™ kit is a standardized colorimetric identification system utilizing thirteen conventional biochemical tests and eleven carbohydrate utilization tests. The tests are based on the principle of pH change and substrate utilization. On incubation organisms undergo metabolic changes which are indicated by a colour change in the media that is either visible spontaneously or after addition of a reagent. Oxidase test is performed separately using oxidase reagent disc provided with the kit.
Type of specimen
Pure isolate from clinical specimen and non clinical sample
Specimen collection and handling
Refer direction
Warning and Precautions :
In Vitro diagnostic Use. For professional use only. Read the label before opening the pack. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Standard precautions as per established guidelines should be followed while handling clinical specimens. Aseptic conditions should be maintained during inoculation and handling of the kits. Reagents should not come in contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Limitations:
- Allow the reagents to come to room temperature after removal from the refrigerator.
- In case of carbohydrate fermentation test some microorganisms show weak reaction. In this case record the reaction as ± and incubate further upto 48 hours. Orange colour after 48 hours of incubation should be interpreted as a negative reaction.
- At times organisms give conflicting result because of mutation or the media used for isolation, cultivation and maintenance.
- The identification index has been compiled from standard references and results of tests carried out in the laboratory.
- Erroneous false negative results may be obtained if the inoculum turbidity is less than 0.1 OD.
- Results are more prominent if an enriched culture is used instead of a suspension.
- It cannot be used directly for clinical specimens. The microorganisms to be identified have to be first isolated on appropriate isolation media. Only pure cultures should be used.
Performance and Evaluation
Performance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature.
Quality Control
Appearance
Two Sterile white opaque strips with 12 wells each. Strip 1 containing sterile media for ONPG, Lysine utilization, Ornithine utilization, Urease detection, Phenylalanine deamination (TDA), Nitrate reduction, H2S production, Citrate utilization, Voges Proskauer's, Methyl red, Indole, Malonate, Strip 2 containing Esculin hydrolysis tests and 11 different carbohydrates utilization test - Arabinose, Xylose, Adonitol, Rhamnose, Cellobiose, Melibiose, Saccharose, Raffinose, Trehalose, Glucose, Lactose. Oxidase disc is given seperately.
Quantity of medium
0.8 ml of medium in each well.
Sterility Check
Passes release criteria
Interpretation of results :
Interpret results as per the standards given in the identification index. Addition of reagents should be done at the end of incubation period that is after 18 - 24 hours.
Part I:
ONPG Test: Well No. 1
- Colour change from colorless to yellow indicates positive reaction.
- No colour change indicates negative reaction
Lysine utilization: Well No. 2
- Colour change to Purple / Dark Purple indicates positive reaction
- No colour change or yellow colour indicates negative reaction.
Ornithine utilization: Well No. 3
- Colour change to Purple / Dark Purple indicates positive reaction
- No colour change or yellow colour indicates negative reaction.
Urease Test: Well No. 4
- Colour changes to pink indicates positive reaction.
- No colour change indicates negative reaction.
Phenylalanine Deamination Test: Well No. 5
- Add 2-3 drops of TDA reagent (R036).
- Development of dark green colour within one minute indicates a positive reaction.
- No change in colour denotes a negative reaction.
Nitrate Reduction Test: Well No. 6
- Add 1-2 drops of Sulphanilic acid (R015) and 1-2 drops of N,N-Dimethyl-1-Napthylamine Reagent (R009).
- Immediate development of pinkish red colour on addition of reagent indicates positive reaction.
- No change in colour indicates a negative reaction.
H2S production: Well No. 7
- Orangish yellow colour to black indicates a positive reaction
- No color change or slight yellowish brown indicates a negative reaction.
Citrate utilization: Well No.8
- Positive test is indicated by a colour change to blue colour.
- Green or no colour change indicates a negative reaction.
Voges-Proskauer's Test: Well No.9
- Add 2-3 drops of Baritt reagent A (R029) and 1 drop of Baritt reagent B (R030).
- Positive test is indicated by a development of pinkish red colour in 5 - 10 minutes.
- No colour change or a copper colour (due to reaction of Reagent A and Reagent B) indicates a negative reaction.
Methyl red Test: Well No. 10
- Add 2-3 drops of Methyl red indicator (I007).
- Positive test is indicated by a development of red colour.
- Yellowish orange colour indicates a negative reaction.
Indole Test: Well No. 11
- Add 2-3 drops of Kovac's reagent (R008)
- Positive test is indicated by a development of pinkish red ring.
- No red ring indicates a negative reaction.
Malonate utilization: Well No. 12
- Positive test is indicated by a colour change to blue colour.
- Light green or no colour change indicates a negative reaction.
Part II
Esculin hydrolysis: Well No. 1
- Cream colour changes to black colour indicates a positive reaction
- No colour change or brownish yellow indicates a negative reaction
Carbohydrate fermentation Test : Well No. 2-12
- Positive test is indicated by a colour change to yellow colour.
- Red or no colour change indicates a negative reaction.
Oxidase test
- Change in colour from colourless to deep purple colour within 10 seconds indicates positive reaction.
- Colourless after 60 seconds indicates negative reaction
Strip I Result Interpretation chart
| No. | Test | Reagents to be added after incubation | Principle | Original colour of the medium | Positive reaction | Negative reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ONPG | — | Detects -βgalactosidase activity | Colourless | Yellow | Colourless |
| 2 | Lysine utilization | — | Detects Lysine decarboxylation | Olive green to Light Purple | Purple / Dark Purple | Yellow |
| 3 | Ornithine utilization | — | Detects Ornithine decarboxylation | Olive green to Light Purple | Purple / Dark Purple | Yellow |
| 4 | Urease | — | Detects Urease activity | Orangish yellow | Pink | Orangish yellow |
| 5 | Phenylalanine Deamination | 2-3 drops of TDA reagent | Detects Phenylalanine deamination activity | Colourless | Dark green | Colourless |
| 6 | Nitrate reduction | 1-2 drops of sulphanilic acid and 1-2 drops of N, N- Dimethyl-1-Napthylamine | Detects Nitrate reduction | Colourless | Pinkish Red | Colourless |
| 7 | H₂S production | — | Detects H₂S production | Orangish yellow | Black | Orangish yellow |
| 8 | Citrate utilization | — | Detects capability of organism to utilize citrate as a sole carbon source | Green | Blue | Green |
| 9 | Voges Proskauer's | 1-2 drops of Baritt reagent A and 1-2 drops of Baritt reagent B | Detects acetoin production | Colourless / Light Yellow | Pinkish red | Colourless/ slight copper |
| 10 | Methyl red | 1-2 drops of Methyl red indicator | Detects acid production | Colourless | Red | Yellowish- orange |
| 11 | Indole | 1-2 drops of Kovac's reagent | Detects deamination of tryptophan | Colourless | Pinkish Red | Colourless |
| 12 | Malonate utilization | — | Detects capability of organism to utilize sodium malonate as a sole carbon source | Light green | Blue | Light green |
Strip II Result Interpretation chart
| No. | Test | Principle | Original colour of the medium | Positive reaction | Negative reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Esculin hydrolysis | Esculin hydrolysis | Cream | Black | Cream |
| 14 | Arabinose | Arabinose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 15 | Xylose | Xylose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 16 | Adonitol | Adonitol utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 17 | Rhamnose | Rhamnose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 18 | Cellobiose | Cellobiose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 19 | Melibiose | Melibiose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 20 | Saccharose | Saccharose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 21 | Raffinose | Raffinose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 22 | Trehalose | Trehalose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 23 | Glucose | Glucose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 24 | Lactose | Lactose utilization | Pinkish Red / Red | Yellow | Red / Pink |
| 25 | Oxidase | Done on Oxidase disc separately. Detects cytochrome oxidase production. | Colourless | Deep purple within 10 seconds | White/ Purple after 60 seconds |
Identification Index of various Enterobacteriaceae species
| Tests | ONPG | Lysine | Ornithine | Urease | TDA | Nitrate | H₂S | Citrate Utilization | Voges Proskauer's | Methyl Red | Indole | Malonate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budvicia aquatica | + | V | + | + | V | |||||||
| Buttiauxella agrestis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Cedecea davisae | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | V | |||
| Cedecea lapagei | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Cedecea neteri | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| Citrobacter amalonaticus | + | V | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Citrobacter diversus | + | + | + | + | + | |||||||
| Citrobacter freundii | + | V | V | + | V | + | + | + | V | |||
| Enterobacter aerogenes | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Enterobacter amnigenus (Biogroup I) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Enterobacter amnigenus (Biogroup II) | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Enterobacter taylorae (E. cancerogenus) | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Enterobacter cloacae | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Enterobacter gergoviae | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Enterobacter sakazakii | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Escherichia coli | + | V | V | + | V | + | + | V | ||||
| Escherichia coli, inactive | V | V | V | + | V | + | + | V | ||||
| Escherichia blattae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Escherichia fergusonii | V | V | + | + | + | + | + | V | ||||
| Escherichia hermannii | + | V | V | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Escherichia vulneris | V | + | + | + | + | + | V | |||||
| Ewingella americana | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Hafnia alvei | + | V | V | + | + | + | V | + | ||||
| Klebsiella oxytoca | V | V | V | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies ozaenae | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies pneumoniae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies rhinoscleromatis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Klebsiella terrigena | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Kluyvera ascorbata | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | |||||
| Leclercia adecarboxylata (Escherichia adecarboxylata) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Morganella morganii subspecies morganii | V | + | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Morganella morganii subspecies sibonii | V | + | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Pantoea agglomerans | + | V | + | + | + | V | ||||||
| Pantoea dispersa | + | V | + | + | + | V | ||||||
| Proteus mirabilis | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | ||||
| Proteus myxofaciens | + | + | + | |||||||||
| Proteus penneri | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | ||||
| Proteus vulgaris | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | ||||
| Providencia alcalifaciens | + | + | + | + | + | |||||||
| Providencia rettgeri | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| Providencia rustigianii | + | + | + | V | + | |||||||
| Rahnella aquatilis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Salmonella Bongori | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Arizonae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Choleraesuis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Diarizonae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Houtenae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Indica | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | ||||
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Salamae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | ||||
| Salmonella Enteritidis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Salmonella Typhi | + | + | + | + | ||||||||
| Salmonella Typhimurium | + | + | + | + | + | |||||||
| Serratia entomophila | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Serratia ficaria | + | V | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| Serratia fonticola | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | V | ||||
| Serratia marcescens | + | + | V | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Serratia odorifera (Biogroup I) | + | + | + | + | + | V | V | + | ||||
| Serratia odorifera (Biogroup II) | + | + | + | + | + | V | V | + | ||||
| Serratia plymuthica | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||||
| Serratia proteamaculans | + | + | V | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Serratia rubidaea | + | V | + | + | + | V | + | |||||
| Shigella boydii, Shigella flexneri, Shigella dysenteriae | + | + | + | |||||||||
| Shigella sonnei | + | + | + | + | V | |||||||
| Yersinia enterocolitica | + | + | V | + | + | + | V | |||||
| Yersinia frederiksenii | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | V | |||
| Yersinia intermedia | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | V | |||
| Yersinia pestis | V | V | + | + | V | |||||||
| Yersinia pseudotuberculosis | V | V | + | + |
| Tests | Esculin hydrolysis | Arabinose | Xylose | Adonitol | Rhamnose | Celloblose | Mellblose | Saccharose | Raffinose | Trehalose | Glucose | Lactose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budvicia aquatica | V | + | + | V | + | + | + | V | ||||
| Buttiauxella agrestis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Cedecea davisae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Cedecea lapagei | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Cedecea neteri | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | V | |
| Citrobacter amalonaticus | + | + | V | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Citrobacter diversus | + | + | V | V | V | V | V | V | + | V | ||
| Citrobacter freundii | + | + | + | V | + | V | V | V | V | V | + | V |
| Enterobacter aerogenes | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Enterobacter amnigenus (Biogroup I) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Enterobacter amnigenus (Biogroup II) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Enterobacter taylorae (E. cancerogenus) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Enterobacter cloacae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Enterobacter gergoviae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V |
| Enterobacter sakazakii | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Escherichia coli | V | + | + | V | + | V | V | V | V | + | + | + |
| Escherichia coli, inactive | V | + | + | V | + | V | V | V | V | + | + | + |
| Escherichia blattae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | |
| Escherichia fergusonii | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V |
| Escherichia hermannii | V | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Escherichia vulneris | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||
| Ewingella americana | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Hafnia alvei | + | + | V | V | + | V | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Klebsiella oxytoca | V | + | + | V | + | V | V | V | V | + | + | + |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies ozaenae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies pneumoniae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae subspecies rhinoscleromatis | V | + | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Klebsiella terrigena | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Kluyvera ascorbata | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | V | V | + | + |
| Leclercia adecarboxylata (Escherichia adecarboxylata) | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Morganella morganii subspecies morganii | + | + | V | V | V | + | ||||||
| Morganella morganii subspecies sibonii | + | + | V | V | V | + | ||||||
| Pantoea agglomerans | + | + | + | V | + | V | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Pantoea dispersa | + | + | + | V | + | V | + | + | + | + | V | |
| Proteus mirabilis | V | V | V | V | + | |||||||
| Proteus myxofaciens | + | + | + | |||||||||
| Proteus penneri | V | V | V | V | + | |||||||
| Proteus vulgaris | V | V | V | V | + | |||||||
| Providencia alcalifaciens | + | |||||||||||
| Providencia rettgeri | + | V | V | + | ||||||||
| Providencia rustigianii | + | + | V | V | + | |||||||
| Rahnella aquatilis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Salmonella Bongori | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Arizonae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Choleraesuis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Diarizonae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Houtenae | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Indica | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Choleraesuis subspecies Salamae | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Enteritidis | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Salmonella Typhi | + | |||||||||||
| Salmonella Typhimurium | + | + | + | + | + | |||||||
| Serratia entomophila | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Serratia ficaria | + | + | V | + | V | V | + | + | + | |||
| Serratia fonticola | + | + | + | V | + | + | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Serratia marcescens | + | + | + | V | + | + | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Serratia odorifera (Biogroup I) | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Serratia odorifera (Biogroup II) | V | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Serratia plymuthica | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Serratia proteamaculans | V | + | V | + | + | + | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Serratia rubidaea | + | + | + | V | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Shigella boydii, Shigella flexneri, Shigella dysenteriae | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | + | ||||
| Shigella sonnei | V | V | V | V | V | V | V | + | V | |||
| Yersinia enterocolitica | + | V | V | + | + | V | V | V | + | + | V | |
| Yersinia frederiksenii | + | + | V | + | + | V | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Yersinia intermedia | + | + | V | + | + | V | V | V | + | + | + | |
| Yersinia pestis | V | V | V | V | V | V | + | + | ||||
| Yersinia pseudotuberculosis | V | V | V | V | V | V | + | + |
Storage and Shelf Life
On receipt store between 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.
Disposal
After use, kits and the instruments used for isolation and inoculation (pipettes, loops etc.) must be disinfected using a suitable disinfectant and then discarded by incineration or autoclaving in a disposal bag. Follow established laboratory procedures in disposing of infectious materials and material that comes into contact with clinical sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques (2,3).
| Product Name | Hi25™ Enterobacteriaceae Identification |
|---|---|
| SKU | KB003 |
| Customized Product Available | No |

