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Bile esculin disks

suitable for microbiology

Synonym(s):

Esculin Bile Disks

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UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

product line

BioChemika

Quality Level

100

form

disc

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable

application(s)

clinical testing
food and beverages
microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

Streptococcus spp.

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General description

Used for rapid detection of esculin hydrolysis in presence of bile for differentiating group D streptococci from non-group D streptococci. Group D streptococci hydrolyzes the esculin to esculetin and dextrose. Esculetin reacts with an iron salt such as ferric citrate to form a blackish-brown colored complex.

Components

Sterile filter paper discs (50 pcs, diameter 6 mm) impregnated with esculin.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Lot/Batch Number
BCCG1738
BCCF2342
BCBZ6466
BCBV0283

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