Description
The LifeSign Uricult CLED+Polymyxin/MacConkey Urine Culture System (#1003 / 10 Tests) is an in-office test for urinary pathogens. A complete kit includes 10 urine culture-paddles, self-adhesive patient labels, a package insert, and a colony density chart.
Note: Physician’s licensing required. This is NOT an at-home test and should only be completed in a lab facility.
Moderately complex, the LifeSign Uricult CLED+Polymyxin/MacConkey Urine Culture System is an easy to use, self-contained urine test for the detection of the types of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. Provides accurate results within 24 hours. CLIA compliant for reporting colony counts.
An incubator, such as the LifeSign Cultura M Incubator (#05866), is part of the test procedure.
Features
LifeSign Uricult CLED+Polymyxin/MacConkey Urine Culture System Features
- Simple, self-contained urine test for the detection of types of bacteria that cause urinary tract infections.
- Easy to perform procedure - dip, incubate, read results.
- Polymixin in the CLED agar allows for the growth of enterococci, staphlococci, proteus and yeast while preventing the growth of most e.coli, klebsiella, and enterobacter.
- MacConkey agar is selected for the growth of gram negative bacteria.
- Neutral red indicator included in the media causes the colonies of lactose fermenting bacteria to appear pink or red.
- Quick and convenient results are ready within 24 hours.
- Results are accurate within 99% correlation to lab culture plates.
- CLIA compliant for reporting colony counts.
- Four media combinations to meet the needs of your lab.
Specifications
LifeSign Uricult CLED+Polymyxin/MacConkey Urine Culture System Specifications
- # of Tests: 10.
- Reading Type: Visual Read.
- Sample Type: Urine Sample.
- Test Format: Culture-Paddle.
- Test Name: Urinary Tract Infection Detection.
- Test Type: Presumptive Identification.
- Time to Results: 24 Hours.
Literature
LifeSign Uricult CLED+Polymyxin/MacConkey Urine Culture System Literature
LifeSign Uricult CLED Pol MC Package Insert
LifeSign Uricult CLED polymyxin MacConkey SDS