Description
Quantity: 100 x 10 mL
Unit Size: Each
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. Because it is not a reported STD and is frequently asymptomatic, the true volume of cases may be underestimated^4.Fuji Medium is a liquid medium used to cultivate Trichomonas vaginalis from clinical specimens. The color indicator neutral red is used in the medium helps to detect T. vaginalis visually.The growth of Trichomonas increases the pH of the medium and causes the neutral red color indicator to turn yellow in color.
• Ready-to-use:Convenience of prepared media.
• Easy-to-interpret:Positive test- Color change to yellow with motile trophozoites when examined microscopically.Negative test- No color change.
• Selective: Amphotericin B, gentamicin, penicillin and streptomycin are antibiotics inhibit the growth of commensal urogenital flora.Fuji Medium contains casein peptone, cysteine and yeast extract that supply amino acids, nitrogen, sulfur, carbon and vitamins to support the growth of Trichomonas species. Maltose is the energy source and horse serum provides essential growth factors. Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
