InTray® COLOREX™ Yeast 20pk
Colorex Yeast is a specialized device that allows for simultaneous growth, detection and chromogenic differentiation of Candida species, as well as Malassezia pachydermatis. Samples are traditionally taken from skin, sputum, urine, or vaginal swabs.
Strain Detection
TEST STRAIN | ATCC # | COLONY APPEARANCE |
|---|---|---|
| C. albicans | 60193 | Green |
| C. tropicalis | 66029 | Metallic Blue |
| C. kreusei | 14243 | Fuzzy Pink |
| C. glabrata | 2001 | White to mauve |
| Bacteria | Inhibited |
Specimen
Skin
Sputum
Urine
Genito-urethral swabs
Important Notes
FOR IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC USE ONLY.
Specificity and sensitivity for C. albicans, C. tropicalis and C. krusei exceed 99%
Odds and Bernaerts 1994; J Clin Microbiol; 32. Definitive identification requires additional testing.