User Friendly Reagent for Determining the Oxygen Levels in Culture

March 01, 2024

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Company:

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Product Name:

Oxoid Anaerobic Indicator

Catalog Number:

BR0055

The product consists of a cotton strip impregnated with a redox indicator solution enclosed in a laminated foil envelope. This formulation and a pure cotton strip give a reproducible redox color change in a shorter time than similar available products.

Experimental Design and Results Summary

Application

Bacteria Culture

Starting Material

Bacterial sample

Tips

Upon tearing the packaging it is recommended to act fast.

Results Summary

The reagent provides an easy indication of the oxygen levels in the culture. It is user friendly as it indicates oxygen levels through visible colour changes.

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Summary

The Good

Easy to use and cheap.

The Bad

NIL.

The Bottom Line

This reagent provides a true indication of when true anaerobiosis has been achieved. It is hassle free and very intuitive. This reagent is highly recommended to users who require culturing anaerobic microorganisms.

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