TDS FD030 V2023
TDS FD030 V2023
TDS FD030 V2023
An antibiotic supplement recommended for the selective isolation of Staphylococci and Streptococci species.
Composition
Per vial sufficient for 500 ml medium
*Ingredients Concentration
Nalidixic acid 7.50mg
Colistin sulphate 5.00mg
Directions:
Rehydrate the contents of 1 vial aseptically with 2 ml of sterile distilled water. Mix well and aseptically add it to 500 ml of
sterile, molten, cooled (45-50ºC) Columbia Blood Agar Base M144 or Columbia Blood Agar Base, HiVeg™ along MV144
with 25 ml of sterile defibrinated horse blood. Columbia Blood Agar Base, Granulated GM144 / Columbia Blood HiCynth™
Agar Base MCD144. Columbia Blood Agar Base w/ 1% Agar M144A/ Columbia Blood Agar Base w/1% Agar, HiVeg™
MV144A/ Columbia Blood HiCynth™ Agar Base w/1% Agar MCD144A. Mix gently and pour into sterile petri plates.
Type of specimen
Clinical samples - Respiratory secretions, throat swab, nasal swab, skin, wound swab, pus, etc.; Food samples
Specimen Collection and Handling
For clinical samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (1,2).
For food samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (3).
After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding.
Warning & Precautions
In Vitro diagnostic use only. For professional use only. Read the label before opening the container. Wear protective gloves/
protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Follow good microbiological lab practices while handling specimens and
culture. Standard precautions as per established guidelines should be followed while handling clinical
specimens. Safety guidelines may be referred in individual safety data sheets.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store at 2-88°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
Disposal
User must ensure safe disposal by autoclaving and/or incineration of used or unusable preparations of this product. Follow
established laboratory procedures in disposing of infectious materials and material that comes into contact with
clinical sample must be decontaminated and disposed of in accordance with current laboratory techniques (1,2).
Reference
1. Isenberg (Ed.),2004, Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Vol.3, American Society for
Microbiology, Washington. D.C.
2. Jorgensen, J.H., Pfaller, M.A., Carroll, K.C., Funke, G., Landry, M.L., Richter, S.S and Warnock., D.W. (2015) Manual of
Clinical Microbiology,11th Edition. Vol. 1.
3. Salfinger Y., and Tortorello M.L., 2015, Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 5th Ed.,
American Public Health Association, Washington, D.C.
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