Microbiology. Sample collection, cultivation, and processing

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1 Microbiology Sample collection, cultivation, and processing 1

2 SARSTEDT International Table of contents Your partner in medicine and science worldwide Swabs 4 Urine tubes 5 Feces tubes 6 7 Transport systems 8 Racks for urine and feces tubes 8 Petri dishes 9 10 Microbial air samplers 10 Inoculation loops, inoculation needles, inoculation spreaders 11 POS 720 Petri dish organization system 12 PTS Petri dish transfer system 13 DishRacks 14 Deep well MegaBlock 15 Cuvettes Serological pipettes Micro test plates 20 Disposal bags 21 Notes

Sample collection systems Sample collection systems Swabs In addition to short and long swab lengths, swab stems made from plastic

Transport tubes and separate swabs, individually wrapped, sterile, in practical peel-pack packaging Suitable for aerobes and

Amies transport medium, sterile Tube diameter/length Stem material/length Swab material Viscose Viscose Urine diagnostics The Urine

sterile 10 Collection tip for Urine Monovette - V-Monovette 4 V-Monovette 10 30 Urine cups Description Volumes in ml

device, safety label, sterile 100 Other products for urine analysis can be found in our Urine Analysis and V-Monovette Urine

3 Sample collection systems Sample collection systems Swabs In addition to short and long swab lengths, swab stems made from plastic or aluminium and versions with and without a transport Neutral swab, sterile Swabs with transport medium Tube diameter/length Transport tubes and separate swabs, individually wrapped, sterile, in practical peel-pack packaging Suitable for aerobes and anaerobes Tested according to the CLSI standard method M40-A2 Stem material/length Swab material Viscose Viscose Viscose Swab with Amies transport medium, sterile Tube diameter/length Stem material/length Swab material Viscose Viscose Urine diagnostics The Urine Monovette the Urine Monovette The V-Monovette Urine Urine culture tubes Description Volumes in ml Length / diameter Urine Monovette sterile 10 Collection tip for Urine Monovette - V-Monovette 4 V-Monovette Urine cups Description Volumes in ml Length/diameter Cup with assembled screw cap and safey label, sterile 100 Cup with assembled screw cap with integrated transfer device, safety label, sterile 100 Other products for urine analysis can be found in our Urine Analysis and V-Monovette Urine brochures and online at Swab with Amies transport medium and charcoal, sterile Tube diameter/length Stem material/length Swab material Viscose Viscose 4 5

Sample collection systems Sample collection systems Feces

Tube material Description PP Sterile 400 PP Non-sterile 500 PP

500 PP Sterile, with label 500 PP Non-sterile, with label 500

attached to the cap and sits halfway down the tube when closed,

centrifugation, the supernatant can be used for an

PP Description Feces tube 1000 Tube length/diameter Tube

and 70 ml feces containers Length/diameter Material Volume in

4 Sample collection systems Sample collection systems Feces diagnostics Feces tubes with screw cap Tube length/diameter Tube material Description PP Sterile 400 PP Non-sterile 500 PP Sterile 500 PP Non-sterile 500 PP Sterile 500 PP Non-sterile 500 PP Sterile, with label 500 PP Non-sterile, with label 500 PP, white Non-sterile, with label 500 The scoop is securely attached to the cap and sits halfway down the tube when closed, Immunological procedure to detect occult blood After centrifugation, the supernatant can be used for an immunological procedure to Tube length/ diameter Material tubes PP Description Feces tube 1000 Tube length/diameter Tube material Description PS Sterile 250 PS Non-sterile ml and 70 ml feces containers Length/diameter Material Volume in ml Description PP PP Suitable transport containers and boxes can be found at 7

Transport and rack systems Petri dishes Transport systems The system has been tested and approved by the German BAM (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing)

Transport and shipping systems brochure and at www.sarstedt.com.

lete range of tube racks can be found in our comp

Racks 20 Series Aperture diameter Top Middle Bottom External dimensions L x W x H 10 Tubes up to 25 mm diameter 10 Tubes up to 21 mm diameter Tubes up to 17 mm diameter,

5 Transport and rack systems Petri dishes Transport systems The system has been tested and approved by the German BAM (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing) and This regulation demands that transport packaging consists of 3 components: the primary container, the secondary container Detailed information can be found in our Transport and shipping systems brochure and at Rack systems for feces and urine tubes Information on our complete range of tube racks can be found in our comprehensive product catalog or at Racks 20 Series Aperture diameter Top Middle Bottom External dimensions L x W x H 10 Tubes up to 25 mm diameter 10 Tubes up to 21 mm diameter Tubes up to 17 mm diameter, all S-Monovettes Amber transparent cover * Important autoclaving information Stands with side pocket, tubes up to 17 mm diameter, all S-Monovettes Products made of PP and PC can be autoclaved up to 121 C without any appreciable loss of mechanical properties. The user must check whether Petri dishes for bacteriology A Petri dish divided into two separate compartments is designed for parallel tests under comparable conditions or for use of two Stackable Petri dishes, round Diameter/height Ventilation cams Petri dish, round, with two compartments Diameter/height Ventilation cams Petri dish, square L x W x H Ventilation cams sterile 8

Petri dishes Microbial air sampler Inoculation loops

Color Red Yellow Blue Green Inoculation loops, needles and

loops, needles and inoculation spreaders are convenient to

when processing large serial tests Convenient handling

samplers Description /case 1 Collection head for GS100,

Gamma-sterile inoculation loops, needles and inoculation

Blue 10 μl loop Blue 1 μl loop 1 μl loop Needle Needle

Instruction manual available upon request.

programs: Intake speed: Feed rate: Feed volume: Start

6 Petri dishes Microbial air sampler Inoculation loops Colored Petri dishes with ventilation cams Diameter/height Color Red Yellow Blue Green Inoculation loops, needles and inoculation spreaders Sarstedt disposable inoculation loops, needles and inoculation spreaders are convenient to use and increase safety in the Time-saving, particularly when processing large serial tests Convenient handling Safe, single-use products Gamma-sterile Microbial air samplers Description /case 1 Collection head for GS100, aluminium, 400 holes 1 Transport case for GS Gamma-sterile inoculation loops, needles and inoculation spreaders made of polystyrene Description Color 10 μl loop Blue 10 μl loop Blue 1 μl loop 1 μl loop Needle Needle Inoculation spreader Blue Inoculation spreader Blue Instruction manual available upon request. Technical data Measurement principle: Measurement programs: Intake speed: Feed rate: Feed volume: Start delay: Suitable Petri dishes: Power supply: Thermal mass flow meter (Anderson Airsampler) 5 collection methods, storable C 10 11

Petri dish transfer system PTS Petri dish transfer system milestones in the automation of

sets in a fully automatic process, and transported to reading errors in microbiology laboratories

operate Reliable provision of all required Petri dishes Consistent barcode labeling and clear

available at the workstation Permissible ambient temperature Dimensions Accessories Label printer

installed signal lamp) 200 kg without Petri dishes winding of the carrier material Roll labels

request) All brands (summary on request) transports the dish stacks pre-sorted can be

scanning are directed Signal light for status display and for safe access to the POS 720

+15 C +35 C 80%, non-condensing Dimensions Vary based on customer-specific design Vary based on

applies them to dish base or side Sorting Stacking by specimen type Transportation to workstation

7 Petri dish transfer system PTS Petri dish transfer system milestones in the automation of microbiological laboratories with medium Up to 700 Petri dishes per hour are labeled, stacked in sets in a fully automatic process, and transported to reading errors in microbiology laboratories are reduced, and processing procedures are made simple and consistent to Labor-saving and easy to operate Reliable provision of all required Petri dishes Consistent barcode labeling and clear alphanumeric printing throughout the process Additional labels for special media and agar available at the workstation Permissible ambient temperature Dimensions Accessories Label printer Labels Parameters Suitable Petri dishes Labeling +15 C +35 C 80 %, non-condensing (height with installed signal lamp) 200 kg without Petri dishes winding of the carrier material Roll labels Material: Thermo Premium Top (other material on request) Adhesive: Permanent (other adhesive on request) All brands (summary on request) transports the dish stacks pre-sorted can be conveniently positioned close to are correctly assigned to the relevant be assigned during scanning are directed Signal light for status display and for safe access to the POS 720 Turntable with 15 magazines for 40 dishes each AP 2 AP 1 AP 3 PTS Permissible ambient temperature +15 C +35 C 80%, non-condensing Dimensions Vary based on customer-specific design Vary based on customer-specific design Automatic dish handling Printer and applicator produces labels and applies them to dish base or side Sorting Stacking by specimen type Transportation to workstation The dish stacker produces one stack per specimen type customizable Dish stack on its way to a workstation Dish with barcode and customized label 12 13

Durable Organization Alphanumeric well labels Ideal for long-term storage

MegaBlock Compatible with heat sealing systems Sealing tapes and mats are

samples Made of highly transparent and crystal clear polystyrene for easy

Yellow 240 1 Blue 240 1 Green 240 1 Color Height in mm Neutral 1 Red 1

Round, raised wells PP Transparent Round, raised wells PS Round, raised

sealing tapes for MegaBlock Order number Description Mat for MegaBlock,

tape, transparent *Products made of PP can be autoclaved up to 121 C

8 Durable Organization Alphanumeric well labels Ideal for long-term storage of samples MegaBlock Storage of pharmaceutical samples Autoclavable* MegaBlock Compatible with heat sealing systems Sealing tapes and mats are available for closure MegaBlock Ideal for long-term storage of blood samples Made of highly transparent and crystal clear polystyrene for easy visual inspection of the wells Color Height in mm Neutral Red Yellow Blue Green Color Height in mm Neutral 1 Red 1 Yellow 1 Blue 1 Green 1 Order number Description Volume/material Optics Round, raised wells PP Transparent Round, raised wells PS Round, raised wells PP Transparent Square wells, round base PP Transparent Mats and sealing tapes for MegaBlock Order number Description Mat for MegaBlock, pierceable, suitable for round wells, suitable for square wells Acetate tape, transparent *Products made of PP can be autoclaved up to 121 C without any appreciable loss of mechanical properties. The user must check whether other 14 15

Cuvettes Cuvettes Cuvettes Transmission depending on the wavelength

Acrylic Polystyrene nm UV cuvette Acrylic Polystyrene (nm)

(PMMA) 2000 Height Material 45 Polystyrene 2000 45 Polystyrene 2000

(PMMA) 2000 Method: Height Material Polystyrene 1000 55 Polystyrene

9 Cuvettes Cuvettes Cuvettes Transmission depending on the wavelength Height Material 45 Polystyrene Polystyrene 2000 UV cuvette Acrylic Polystyrene nm UV cuvette Acrylic Polystyrene (nm) Transmission (T) in % UV 73% 23% 0% 280 0% Acrylic (PMMA) 2000 Height Material 45 Polystyrene Polystyrene Acrylic (PMMA) 2000 Height Material 45 Polystyrene Acrylic (PMMA) 2000 Method: Height Material Polystyrene Polystyrene 2000 Push caps for cuvettes with round opening Height/diameter Material Polypropylene

Serological pipettes Serological pipettes Serological

ml, 50 ml Description Color code pcs per bag/case 1 ml 1

sterile, in 25 units 5 ml 5 ml Plugged, sterile, in 25

Description Aspiration pipette, polystyrene For

10 Serological pipettes Serological pipettes Serological pipettes Serological pipettes 1 ml, 2 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml Description Color code pcs per bag/case 1 ml 1 ml Plugged, sterile, in 25 units 2 ml 2 ml Plugged, sterile, in 25 units 5 ml 5 ml Plugged, sterile, in 25 units 10 ml 10 ml Plugged, sterile, in 25 units 25 ml 25 ml Plugged, sterile, in 20 units 50 ml *Pyrogen-free/endotoxin-free and non-cytotoxic Description Aspiration pipette, polystyrene For aspirating liquids using a vacuum pump No print, no cotton plug Description sterile Description 5 ml 10 ml 18

Micro test plates Micro test plates Sarstedt micro test plates allow a large number of

Base shape Lid Micro test plate Micro test plate, sterile Micro test plate Micro test

(2) Strong, durable material (50 μm) for reliability and safety Reduction of waste volume

print Print color Transparent Yellow Yes No Red Blue (1) 2 liters (2) 7 liters (1) 7

(2) 40 liters (2) 80 liters (2) 80 liters * Disposal bag for table racks in practical

11 Micro test plates Micro test plates Sarstedt micro test plates allow a large number of tests to be conducted in a small footprint and with very low sample volumes, Description Base shape Lid Micro test plate Micro test plate, sterile Micro test plate Micro test plate, sterile Micro test plate Micro test plate, sterile Lid, polystyrene (1) or 134 C (2) Strong, durable material (50 μm) for reliability and safety Reduction of waste volume Can be autoclaved at 121 C (1) or 134 C (2) Opening dimension x length (mm) Bag color Bag print Print color Transparent Yellow Yes No Red Blue (1) 2 liters (2) 7 liters (1) 7 liters (2) 7 liters (2) 24 liters (1) 24 liters (2) 24 liters (2) 40 liters (1) 40 liters (2) 40 liters (2) 80 liters (2) 80 liters * Disposal bag for table racks in practical dispenser box (100 bags/dispenser pack). ** Can still be sealed after autoclaving. Table rack for disposal bag 20 21

12 Notes Notes 22 23

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Tissue Culture Dishes

Tissue Culture Dishes Uniformly molded plastic bottoms provide a distortion-free surface for consistent cell attachment Lids contain molded spacers to provide consistent gas exchange and stacking rings