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Gezamenlijk najaarscongres NVMM en NVIB

Op dinsdag 5 november 2024 zijn wij aanwezig op het Gezamenlijk Najaarscongres van de NVMM en NVIB.

When: 5-11-2024
Location: Galgenwaard Utrecht

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Rapid Y/M Agar

November 21st, 2024|

Rapid Y/M Agar Selective medium for enumeration of yeasts and moulds Downloads Download the product IFU View

HiEnviro-Spongeā„¢

November 15th, 2024|

HiEnviro-Spongeā„¢ Sticks High Quality Environmental Monitoring - Sponges and Sponge Sticks Downloads Download the PDF

Oxi Control E6 PLX

November 9th, 2024|

Oxi Control E6 PLX Geobacillus stearothermophilusĀ ATCCĀ®Ā 7953 spores inoculated on poliflex coupons for vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization control Downloads

RPMI Agar

November 9th, 2024|

RPMI Agar RPMI Agar (RPMI1640, MOPS, L-glutamine, 2% Glucose) is intended for the AFST (antifungal

Sulbactam-durlobactam MTSā„¢

October 28th, 2024|

new Sulbactam-durlobactam MTSā„¢ 0.004/4-64/4 Āµg/mL Downloads Ā Download the product IFU See the whole range of MTSā„¢ (MIC

Chromatic VRE

October 28th, 2024|

Chromatic VRE Chromogenic medium for screening vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Downloads Download the product IFU Learn more about our chromogenic

ESC Swab

October 19th, 2024|

ESC Swab New transparent label Downloads See the whole range of ESC Swab

ESC Swab

September 27th, 2024|

ESC Swab Downloads Learn more about ESC Swab ESC (Easy Surface Checking) swab

Contact Slide

September 13th, 2024|

Contact Slide A ready-to-use device with two different media coated onto a plastic carrier used for the microbial monitoring of surfaces

HiEnviro-Spongeā„¢

September 13th, 2024|

HiEnviro-Spongeā„¢ High Quality Environmental Monitoring - Sponges and Sponge Sticks Downloads Download the PDF

HEAR 23rd Edition

September 3rd, 2024|

HEAR 23rd Edition Links Registration form Learn more about the HEAR events. Lectures

Dichloran Glycerol (DG18) Agar

September 3rd, 2024|

Dichloran Glycerol (DG18) Agar Selective medium for the enumeration of yeasts and moulds, according to ISO 21527 Downloads

ComASPĀ® Colistin

July 17th, 2024|

ComASPĀ®Ā Colistin Downloads Download the product IFU View the complete range of broth microdilution panels

Steel coupons

July 16th, 2024|

Steel coupons for hydrogen peroxide sterilization Downloads Download the product IFU View the complete range of Biological

RPMI Agar (RPMI1640, MOPS, L-glutamine, 2% Glucose) is intended for the AFST (antifungal susceptibility testing) and is recommended for usage with Antifungal MTSā„¢ (MIC Test Strip).

Learn more about MTSā„¢ for yeasts

Learn more about MTSā„¢ for moulds

Pick 4-5 colonies from 24-hours old cultures and suspend in saline solution or sterile water in order to obtain a 0.5 McFarland cell density. Introduce a sterile swab into the suspension and inoculate the RPMI Agar plate. Allow the plate to dry, position the antifungal strip onto the agar surface with the maximum concentration nearest the periphery of the plate.

Incubate at 35 Ā°C for 24-48 hours.
Read the M.I.C. value where the edge of the inhibition ellipse intersects the strip (intersection between two scale segments should be round up to the higher value).

Available ready-to-use formats:

Ref. 11509
90 mm agar plate
20/pack

Ref. 10233
140 mm agar plate
10/pack

10-25Ā°C storage temperature
180 days shelf life

Learn more about our solutions for AST

Microbial identification

EnteroPluri-Test

EnteroPluri-Test is a 12-sector system containing special culture media for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram-negative, oxidase negative bacteria. The system allows the simultaneous inoculation of all media present in the sectors and 15 biochemical reactions. The microorganism is identified by evaluating the color change of each culture medium after 18-24 hours of incubation at 36Ā±1Ā°C and by a code number obtained from the biochemical reaction interpretation.

Download IFU

Ref. 78618 – 10/pack
Ref. 78619 – 25/pack
Storage temperature: 2-8Ā°C
Shelf life: 240 days

Learn more about EnteroPluri-Test

Biopharma applications

Culture media for cosmetic microbiology

Liofilchem confirms its continuous dedication to meet the pharmaceutical and cosmetics microbiology needs with the introduction of TAT Broth, a ready-to-use liquid medium for the microbiological examination of cosmetics and topical drugs, particularly from highly viscous or gelatinous materials. This medium, also known as Fluid Casein Digest ā€“ Soy Lecithin ā€“ Polysorbate 20 Medium (SCDLP 20 Broth), complies with ISO 21149 for detection of aerobic mesophilic bacteria.

Liofilchem also producesĀ Eugon LT SUP, aĀ highly nutritious medium used for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms in cosmetic productsĀ andĀ TSB + Capitol 4, particularly suitable for testing viscous samples.

Learn more about our solutions for biopharma applications

Antimicrobial resistance management

newĀ Chromatic Super CAZ/AVI

Chromogenic medium for the detection of Ceftazidime-avibactam resistant Gram-negative bacteria

Chromatic Super CAZ/AVI is a selective and differential chromogenic medium used for screening ceftazidime-avibactam resistance in Enterobacterales andĀ Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Results can be interpreted after incubation for 18-24 hours. Subculture to a non-selective medium is required for confirming identification, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and epidemiological typing.

Ref. 11641
90 mm plates, 20/pack
2-8Ā°C storage temperature
4 months shelf life

VTM

Transport medium for Viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma

VTMĀ is suitable for collection and preservation of clinical specimens containing viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19),Ā ChlamydiaĀ spp.,Ā MycoplasmaĀ spp. andĀ UreaplasmaĀ spp. The transport medium can be used with swabs and aspirates and is available in a plastic, screw cap tube (or a bulk format, 200 mL glass bottle). The transported microorganism remains viable for 48 hours at room or refrigerated temperature.Ā VTM does not contain guanidium thiocyanate.

Features:

ā€¢ 10-25Ā°C storage temperature.
ā€¢ 1 year shelf life.
ā€¢ Contains antimicrobial agents to minimize bacterial and fungal contamination, without affecting viruses, Chlamydia, Mycoplasma or Ureaplasma.
ā€¢ A pH indicator (red phenol) indicates the medium integrity during the shelf life of the product.
ā€¢ The tube stands upright on the laboratory bench thanks to the skirted, flat-bottom, while the conical shape allows an appropriate centrifugation of the sample.
ā€¢ 16x100mm skirted tube with plastic red cap. Sterile. 100/pack

Introducing Accu-Bac

TCS is excited to announce our innovative new quantitative micro-organism product, Accu-Bac.

Accu-Bac is a guaranteed second generation derivative of NCTC cultures, manufactured under licence from Public Health England. Each carefully prepared disc will contain a target range of ?100 c.f.u, with 95% confidence interval stated on the Certificate of Analysis.

This is ideal for most quantitative applications. Accu-Bac will be supplied in 1 disc vials and has a 12 month shelf-life from the date of manufacture.

  • Target c.f.u. counts of ?100 per disc, with 95% confidence interval range stated on the Certificate of Analysis
  • Shelf life of 12 months
  • Simple to use, no dilutions required
  • Guaranteed 2ndĀ generation and fully traceable to the original NCTC source strain
  • Certificates of Analysis available from our website
  • Identification and Characterisation testing completed in accordance with our UKAS accredited scope
Ref Description Strain Designation
AB17 Enterococcus faecalis NCTC 775 / ATCCĀ®Ā 19433 / WDCM00009
AB75 Escherichia coli NCTC 9001 / ATCCĀ®Ā 11775 / WDCM00090
AB26 Enterobacter aerogenes NCTC 10006 / ATCCĀ®Ā 13048 / WDCM00175
AB40 Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCTC 12924 / ATCCĀ®Ā 9027 / WDCM00026
AB04 Klebsiella pneumoniae NCTC 9633 / ATCCĀ®Ā 13883 / WDCM00097

LiofilchemĀ®

AF Genital System

A.F. Genital System (ref. 74156) is a 24-well panel containing biochemical substrata and antimicrobial drugs for detection, presumptive identification and susceptibility testing of microorganismsĀ directlyĀ from urogenital specimens (vaginal swab, urethral swab, seminal fluid, urine).

TheĀ newĀ improved configurationĀ allows to separately identify and enumerateĀ UreaplasmaĀ spp. andĀ Mycoplasma hominis.
Count ofĀ Ureaplasma spp.(Uu) 10e3Ā toĀ ? 10e5 CFU/mL
Count ofĀ Mycoplasma hominisĀ (Mh) 10e4Ā toĀ ? 10e5 CFU/mL

Bacterial and fungal screening:
Escherichia coli
ProteusĀ spp. / ProvidenciaĀ spp.
PseudomonasĀ spp.
Gardnerella vaginalis
Staphylococcus aureus
Enterococcus faecalis
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Streptococcus agalactiaeĀ (Group B)
CandidaĀ spp.

Just like all the Liofilchem direct microbial ID systems, the AF Genital System has the great benefits of:

  • performing simultaneous microbiological screening of several microorganisms in one compact panel.
  • reducing costs in man hours and laboratory consumables.
  • easy to use and no equipments required.

LiofilchemĀ®

Antimicrobial resistance management

Isavuconazole MTSā„¢

Isavuconazole MTSā„¢ (MIC Test Strip), IVU 0.002-32 ?g/mL , is a quantitative method for the in-vitro susceptibility testing ofĀ CandidaĀ spp.,Ā AspergillusĀ spp. and Mucorales.

Isavuconazole is a novel broad-spectrum triazole agent with activity against a variety of opportunistic and pathogenic yeasts and moulds. Isavuconazole can be administered either orally or intravenously as a water soluble prodrug, isavuconazonium sulfate (CresembaĀ®), which then is rapidly cleaved by esterases into active component and an inactive prodrug cleavage product. Isavuconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis in the fungal membrane. Previous in vitro studies have shown good activity against all CandidaĀ spp and species ofĀ AspergillusĀ and Mucorales. Potent activity againstĀ CryptococcusĀ spp and other emerging yeast infections has been demonstrated as well.

Isavuconazole MTSā„¢ 0.002-32 ?g/mL
ref. 921841 – 10/pack (individually packed)
ref. 92184 – 30/pack (individually packed)
ref. 921840 – 100/pack

Learn more about MTSā„¢ (MIC Test Strip)

HIMEDIA

Leading BioSciences Company

Mucormycosis detection

We want to draw your attention to a newly developed product (range).

As you have probably heard some of the COVID infected patients suffer in addition to a super-infection of moulds.

To be able to detect this HiMedia has developed the necessary detection material.

  • K144 => Mucormycosis Detection Kit
  • MP5477 => Candida Selective Agar Plate
  • MS5478 => HiFungalTMĀ Transport Medium w/ swabs
  • MP5476 => Mucormycosis Selective Agar Plate
  • And the brochure about Mucormycosis

The prices will follow asap. The brochure and leaflets can be foundĀ  HERE.

LiofilchemĀ®

D-value verification

Liofilchem performs D-Value and Z-Value analysis by direct inoculation of product or equipment using Biological Indicator Organisms (BI’s).

D-values are stated by the manufacturer on the Biological indicator but often require verification for a higher degree of accuracy and process specificity. The Pharmacopoeias and ISO11138 stress on the importance of D-value verification to ensure the accuracy of a stated manufacturer D-value.

Our Biological Indicator Evaluation Resistometer (BIER) Vessel autoclave verifies the D-value by accurately delivering a calibrated and pre-determined level of lethality.

The log reduction achieved for exposure time is assessed through the exposure of the BI for defined time points and interpretation via fractional analysis. This process allows the accurate verification of the manufacturer’s stated D-value.

Learn more about ourĀ D-Value and Z-Value determination protocols

View the Biological Indicators product range

LiofilchemĀ®

Tryptic Soy Agar + Neutralizing


Settle plate for air monitoring

The 90 mm settle plates contain 30 mL of agar to compensate for desiccation after active sampling of 1000 liters of air and are suitable for prolonged incubation to favor the detection of microorganisms.

Gamma-irradiated, triple envelope

  • 30 mL agar plate
  • 20 plates/pack
  • Catalog ref. 10059S

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  • 10-25Ā°C storage temperature
  • 6 months shelf life
  • 2D data matrix code on each plate

Learn more about our settle plates for air monitoring.

LiofilchemĀ®

Microbiology products

newĀ Cefiderocol MTSā„¢

Cefiderocol MTSā„¢ (MIC Test Strip), FDC 0.016-256Ā ?g/mL , is a quantitative method for the in-vitro susceptibility testing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Cefiderocol.

Ā MTSā„¢ consists of special porous paper impregnated with a pre-defined concentration gradient of an antimicrobial agent, used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) inĀ ?g/mL of antimicrobial agents against bacteria as tested on agar media using overnight incubation and manual reading procedures.

Ā Cefiderocol is a siderophore cephalosporin with activity against aerobic Gram-negative organisms. It binds to free iron and is actively transported into bacterial cells through the outer membrane. This Trojan horse strategy allows cefiderocol to enter the space in-between the bacterial cell walls and disrupt cell wall synthesis. In addition, cefiderocol is stable against nearly all beta-lactamases, including both the serine and metallo-carbapenemases.

Ā Cefiderocol MTSā„¢ 0.016-256Ā ?g/mL
ref. 920671 – 10/pack (individually packed)
ref. 92067 – 30/pack (individually packed)
ref. 920670 – 100/pack

CultiControl

Freeze-dried microorganisms

CultiControl microorganisms are lyophilized, reference stock culture preparations containing a single strain of a microorganism. These microorganism preparations are intended to be used for quality control of culture media, educational/instructional programs and industrial applications. The microorganism preparations are derived from ATCCĀ® (American Type Culture Collection) or NCTCĀ® (National Collection of Type Cultures, operated by Public Health England).Ā 

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Learn more about our CultiControl organisms

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The ATCC Licensed Derivative Emblem, the ATCC Licensed Derivative word mark and the ATCC catalog marks are trademarks of ATCC. Liofilchem is licensed to use these trademarks and to sell products derived from ATCCĀ® cultures. NCTCĀ® is a registered trademark of Public Health England.Ā Liofilchem is licensed to use these trademarks and to sell products derived from NCTCĀ® cultures.

Chromatic Bacillus cereus

Chromatic Bacillus cereus is a chromogenic medium used with supplements for the isolation, differentiation and enumeration ofĀ Bacillus cereus from a wide variety of foods including both raw and cooked food as well as sauces, soups and other food mixtures. This medium is also suitable for the examination of environmental samples in the area of food production and food handling.Ā 

Catalog ref. 11628Ā 

20 plates/packĀ Ā 

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2-8 Ā°C storage temperature

3 months shelf-lifeĀ 

View the complete list of Chromatic agar plates

Hamilton, MolGen, and EWC Diagnostics join forces to scale up SARS-CoV-2 testing capacity in the Netherlands

Today, Hamilton, MolGen, and EWC Diagnostics announce their strategic partnership to scale up SARS-CoV-2 testing capacity in the Netherlands.

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, demand for SARS-CoV-2 detection tests has significantly increased. In order to increase testing capacity, the Dutch government, through the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, invited commercial organizations to respond to a tender released this summer.

PathoFinder and EWC Diagnostics partnership to meet COVID-19 testing demands in the Netherlands.

PathoFinder and EWC Diagnostics announce their collaboration to rapidly advance the expansion of COVID-19 testing capacity in the Netherlands by providing the Dutch government with complete sets of sampling materials and SARS-CoV-2 PCR kits.