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Ecopathology Uro Kit -3 (One kit is sufficient for 5 samples)
UTI Diagnostic Kit#4fa25a
Intended Use
Recommended for diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infection and subsequent antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Kit Contents
- HiCrome™ UTI Agar (SM1353): 1x100ml
- Mueller Hinton Agar (SM173): 2x100ml
- Sterile Petri plates: Empty 90 mm (15 Nos)
- Octodiscs: OD022/R - 5 Nos, OD021/R - 5 Nos, (Each OD is a combination of 8 different antibiotics)
- Sterile Uricol : 5 Nos
Directions
- Collect the midstream urine sample in sterile uricol.
- Process the samples as per the protocol.
- SM1353 and SM173-Slightly loosen the cap and melt the medium in water bath at 100°C. Cool to 45-50°C and pour the medium into empty sterile 90 mm Petri plates.
- Isolate the organisms from the urine sample on HiCrome™ UTI Agar plate prepared from SM1353. Incubate at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.
- The most predominant organism (causative agent) is then selected for sensitivity study.
- 0.1 OD colony suspension of the suspected organism is prepared and then swabbed on Mueller Hinton Agar plates plate prepared from SM173.
- Place OD021/R and OD022/R on the swabbed plates. Incubate at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.
- Interpret the results after incubation.
Principle And Interpretation
Urinary tract infections are bacterial infections affecting parts of urinary tract. The common symptoms of urinary tract infection are urgency and frequency of micturition, with associated discomfort or pain. The common condition is cystitis, due to infection of the bladder with a uropathogenic bacterium, which most frequently is Escherichia coli, but sometimes Staphylococcus saprophyticus or especially in hospital-acquired infections, Klebsiella species, Proteus mirabilis, other coliforms, Pseudomonas aeruginosa or Enterococcus faecalis (1). HiCrome™ UTI Agar is also recommended for dip stick procedures and as dip inoculum transport medium for urine specimens. Inoculate the medium immediately after urine collection (5, 2). After isolation of the organism sensitivity of the organism to antimicrobial agents is checked on Mueller Hinton Agar by disc diffusion method as described in CLSI Approved Standard (6). The susceptibility is determined by comparing with CLSI standards (7). For Susceptilbility testing OD021R or OD022R are used. These series of discs gives the privilege to study large number of antibiotics at one time.
Type of specimen
- Clinical samples - urine
Specimen Collection and Handling
For clinical samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (3,4). After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
Warning and Precautions
In Vitro diagnostic Use only. Read the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and culture. Standard precautions as per established guidleines should be followed while handling clincal specimens. Saftey guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Limitations
- Initiation of antibiotic therapy, before collection of sample, low urine pH (less than 5) etc. may result in low bacterial count from infected patients.
- This medium is recommended for susceptibility testing of pure cultures only.
- Inoculum density may effect the zone size. Heavy inoculum may result in smaller zones or too less inoculum may result in bigger zones.
- As antimicrobial susceptibility is carried with antibiotic disc, proper storage of the disc is desired which may effect the potency of the disc.
Performance and Evaluation
Quality Control
Performance of the medium is expected when used as per the direction on the label within the expiry period when stored at recommended temperature.
Appearance
- SM1353: Sterile glass bottle conataining slightly opalescent HiCrome™ UTI Agar).
- SM173: Sterile glass bottle conataining slightly opalescent Mueller Hinton Agar.
- OD021/R or OD022/R: Flat circular ring of inert material w/ 8 equidistant arms on the outer periphery, each arm having a 6 mm disc at the end; each disc impregnated w/ different antibiotics, w/ corresponding symbols & concentrations printed on the ring.
Each ring of OD021/R contains
| Antibiotic | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Clindamycin (Cd) | 2µg |
| Chloramphenicol (C) | 30µg |
| Erythromycin (E) | 15µg |
| Penicillin-G (P) | 10units |
| Tetacycline (TE) | 30µg |
| Carbenicillin (Cb) | 100µg |
| Metronidazole (Mt) | 5µg |
| Cefoxitin (CX) | 30µg |
Each ring of OD022/R contains
| Antibiotic | Concentration |
|---|---|
| Ampicillin (Amp) | 10µg |
| Cefotaxime (CTX) | 30µg |
| Co-Trimoxazole (COT) | 25μg |
| Gentamicin (GEN) | 10µg |
| Nalidixic acid (NA) | 30µg |
| Nitrofurantoin (NIT) | 300 µg |
| Norfloxacin (NX) | 10 µg |
| Cephalothin (CEP) | 30µg |
Colour
- SM1353: Light amber coloured
- SM173: Light amber coloured medium.
pH
- SM1353: 6.60-7.20
- SM173: 7.20-7.40
Sterility test
Passes release criteria
Cultural Response
SM1353: Cultural characteristics observed after melting the medium and pouring into sterile Petri plates. The plates are inoculated with the specimen and incubated at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.
| Organism | Inoculum (CFU) | Growth | Recovery | Colour of Colony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococcus faecalis ATCC50-100 29212 (00087*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=70% | slight yellowish or greenish |
| Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=70% | yellow, opaque, centre slightly deeper yellow |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 13883 (00097*) | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=70% | yellow to whitish blue |
| Proteus vulgaris ATCC 13315 | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=70% | blue |
| Salmonella Typhi ATCC 6539 | 50-100 | good-luxuriant | >=70% | bluish |
SM173: Cultural characteristics observed after melting the medium and pouring into sterile Petri plates. The plates are inoculated with the isolated test organisms by swabbing and placing the Octodiscs OD021/R or OD022/R and incubated at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours.
The following average diameter of zone of inhibition is observed for standard cultures as per CLSI.
OD021/R
| Organisms(ATCC) | Antibiotic | Std.Zone of diameter(mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) | Carbenicillin (CB) | 23-29 mm |
| Cefoxitin (CX) | 23-29 mm | |
| Chloramphenicol (C) | 21-27 mm | |
| Tetracycline (TE) | 18-25 mm | |
| Staphylococcus aureus subsp aureus ATCC 25923 (00034*) | Cefoxitin (CX) | 23-29 mm |
| Clindamycin (CD) | 24-30 mm | |
| Chloramphenicol (C) | 19-26 mm | |
| Erythromycin (E) | 22-30 mm | |
| Penicillin-G (P) | 26-37 mm | |
| Tetracycline (TE) | 24-30 mm | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (00025*) | Carbenicillin (CB) | 18-24 mm |
Clostridium perfringens ATCC 12924
35 mcg concentration found to be susceptible(Medium of test - Fluid Thioglycollate Medium, Incubation Temperature - 37°C for 24 hours)
OD022/R
| Organisms(ATCC) | Antibiotic | Std.Zone of diameter(mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 (00013*) | Ampicillin (AMP) | 16-22 mm |
| Cephotaxime (CTX) | 29-35 mm | |
| Cephalothin (CEP) | 15-21 mm | |
| Co-trimoxazole (COT) | 23-29 mm | |
| Gentamicin (GEN) | 19-26 mm | |
| Nalidixic acid (NA) | 22-28 mm | |
| Nitrofurantoin (NIT) | 20-25 mm | |
| Norfloxacin (NX) | 28-35 mm | |
| Staphylococcus aureus subsp aureus ATCC 25923 (00034*) | Ampicillin (AMP) | 27-35 mm |
| Cephotaxime (CTX) | 25-31 mm | |
| Cephalothin (CEP) | 29-37 mm | |
| Co-trimoxazole (COT) | 24-32 mm | |
| Gentamicin (GEN) | 19-27 mm | |
| Nitrofurantoin (NIT) | 18-22 mm | |
| Norfloxacin (NX) | 17-28 mm | |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 (00025*) | Cephotaxime (CTX) | 18-22 mm |
| Gentamicin (GEN) | 16-21 mm | |
| Norfloxacin (NX) | 22 -29 mm |
Key: (*) Corresponding WDCM numbers.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 2-8°C.Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.
Disposal
User must ensure safe disposal by autoclaving and/or incineration of used or unusable preparations of this product. 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 (3,4).
| Product Name | Ecopathology Uro Kit -3 (One kit is sufficient for 5 samples) |
|---|---|
| SKU | K089 |
| Customized Product Available | No |

