2 self-contained units of a single organism
| Biosafety Level | 2 |
| Product Format | KWIK-STIK™ 2 Pack |
| Strain Characteristics | mecA positive
SCCmec type II positive
Methicillin resistant
Reduced vancomycin susceptibility Mu50
Absence of pvl gene
Propagate on BHI with 4 µg/l vancomycin in order to retain reduced susceptibility |
| Test Method | Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing, Microbial Identification |
| Catalog number | 0158 |
| Antibiotic/Drug Resistant Strains | Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) |
| Taxonomy | Bacteria |
| Industry Type | Clinical |
| Media | Tryptic Soy Agar (Soybean Casein Digest Agar), Non-selective Sheep Blood Agar, Standard Methods Agar (Plate Count Agar) or Nutrient Agar |
| Temperature | 35°C |
| Atmosphere | Aerobic |
| Growth Time | 24 to 48 hours |
| Additional Tips | Note: The degree of resistance of S. aureus, Microbiologics 0158, to Vancomycin tends to decrease depending on age of culture, type of media, and number of subcultures. For best results, propagate strain on Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 4mcg/ml Vancomycin. |
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