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
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The innovative chromID® range of chromogenic media is the easy way to rapidly and reliably detect and identify microorganisms. Specific chromogenic substrates are included in the agar along with peptones and – if needed – antibiotics. The substrate is hydrolyzed when it comes in contact with the bacteria or yeast, resulting in specific coloration for clear identification. Even mixed cultures are more identifiable than with conventional media. The intensity and specificity of the colors of chromID® make results clear to see.
- 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.
PREVI® Isola increases isolated colony numbers
chromID® media can reliably be used on bioMérieux’s PREVI® Isola , a revolutionary automated agar plate inoculation system that enables you to standardize and increase numbers of isolated colonies.
- High quality streaking with superior colony isolation
- High throughput with 180 plates per hour
- Productivity gains and cost-savings through improved workflow
Be clear on compatibility with Certificate of Compatibility
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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 |
CHROMID® Candida / Sabouraud Gentamicin Chloramphenicol 2 agar | 43464 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID® C.difficile | 4387120 x 90 mm | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID® CPS | 43821 43829 |
20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
CHROMID® CPS / Columbia CNA + 5% sheep blood | 411617 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID® CPS / CHROMID® ESBL | 43469 | 20 biplates x 90 mm |
CHROMID® P.aeruginosa | 43462 | 20 x 90 mm |
CHROMID® Salmonella | 43621 43629 |
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™ | AEB520270 | 20 x 90 mm |
ASAP™ | AEB520090 AEB520089 | 20 x 90 mm 100 x 90 mm |
*US reference
CE marked products
Please contact your local bioMérieux representative for product availability.
BIOMERIEUX AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Practical Guide for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections
Candida
CPS
Strepto B