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CHROMID® Range
Chromogenic culture media
Innovative and extensive range of chromogenic media for the simultaneous culture and identification of microorganisms in clinical specimens
- Easy to read with color intensity and specificity
- Sensitivity and specificity for reliable results
- Identification in 18-24 hours
- Save time with less need for confirmation testing
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Patented chromogenic substrates offer rapid, reliable culture & identification
The innovative chromID® range of chromogenic media is the easy way to rapidly and reliably
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- Easy-to-read results in 18-24 hours
- Reliably identify pathogens with specific colors
- Detect mixed culture for better isolation of pathogens
- Sensitive and specific
- Cost-effective pre-plated media
Experience leads to quality
As a pioneer in chromogenic technology, bioMérieux’s long experience ensures you get high quality chromogenic media. Our culture of innovation means we regularly bring you new chromID® products and services to help meet your constantly-evolving challenges in the microbiology laboratory. For example, healthcare associated infections (HAI) are a serious and growing concern, posing major patient-care and economic challenges for healthcare systems. To help in the fight against HAI, we have developed a range of chromID® media designed specifically to detect the microorganisms involved in HAI.
Be clear on compatibility with Certificate of Compatibility
A Certificate of Compatibility is available for each chromID® chromogenic medium. This validated document clearly shows the medium’s compatibility with complementary product ranges, including ID/AST reagents. Easily ensuring compatibility helps you meet your accreditation requirements and reduces the number of validations you have to perform.
- Compatibility is clear and easy to ensure
- Make accreditation easier
- Certificates of Compatibility available at www.biomerieux.com/techlib
CHROMID® media technical specifications and reference numbers | ||
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CHROMID™ Candida | 43631 43639 |
20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ Candida / Sabouraud Gentamicin Chloramphenicol 2 agar | 43464 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID™C.difficile | 43871 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ CPS Elite | 418284 416172 |
20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ CPS Elite / Columbia CNA + 5% sheep blood | 411617 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ P.aeruginosa | 43462 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™Salmonella Elite | 412108 415005 |
20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ Salmonella / Hektoen | 43465 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID™S.aureus | 43371 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ Strepto B | 43461 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ O157H7 | 42605 | 6 x 200 ml |
CHROMID™ Vibrio | 43762 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ CARBA | 43861 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ OXA-48 | 414011 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ CARBA SMART | 414685 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ MRSA SMART | 413050 413051 |
20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ MRSA FDA cleared | 43841* | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ MRSA /CHROMID® S.aureus | 43466 414524* |
20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ ESBL | 43481 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ ESBL / CHROMID® VRE | 43470 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ VRE | 43004 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID™ VRE FDA cleared | 43851* | 20 x 90 mm |
CASA™ agar | AEB520270 | 20 x 90 mm |
*US reference
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