HardyCHROM™ Candida, for C. tropicalis, krusei, and albicans; 18ml fill, 15x100mm plate, by Hardy Diagnostics, order by the package of 10
Cat. No.
G301
Detail
HardyCHROM™ Candida is a new differential culture medium that facilitates the isolation and identification of clinically important yeast species. This medium is especially useful in detecting mixed yeast infections. It allows a complete view of mixed populations of yeasts, while inhibiting the majority of bacterial species. HardyCHROM™ Candida relies on chromogenic substances to reveal specific enzymes for species identification by color. Due to the unique colors produced, no further testing is needed to identify C.albicans, C.tropicalis, and C.krusei.
C.albicans produces smooth, medium green to dark metallic green colonies.
C.tropicalis colonies appear medium blue to dark metallic blue with a blue halo.
C.glabrata produces smooth, pink colonies, often with a darker mauve center. Further testing, such as Rapid Trehalose Fermentation Broth (cat. no. Z205) is needed for confirmation.
C.krusei produces rough, spreading, pink colonies.
