Product Overview
COLOREX™ Serratia is a selective and differential chromogenic culture medium, intended for use in the qualitative direct detection of colonization with Serratia marcescens to aid in the prevention and control of Serratia marcescens in intensive care unit (ICU), notably neo-natal. The test is performed with rectal swabs, throat swabs, wound swabs and stools from patients to screen for Serratia colonization. It can also be used in hygiene monitoring in the clinical environment with surface sampling. Results can be interpreted after 18-24 h of aerobic incubation at 35-37 °C.
