08482

X + V Factor Disks

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Differentiation Disks X + V Factors
• NACRES: NA.85
• UNSPSC Code: 41171621

Properties

• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• Quality Level: 100
• technique(s): microbe id | growth & motility: suitable
• application(s): clinical testing; food and beverages, microbiology
• storage temp.: −20°C
• suitability: Haemophilus spp. (species), Haemophilus spp.

Description

General description

Member of the genus Haemophilus require hemin (X factor) and/or nicotinamid-adenin-dinucleotid (V-factor). Together with the X factor (Cat. No. 77148) and the V factor (Cat. No. 89788) the need for either one or both factors provides the main means of differentiation of these organisms. Haemophilus species requiring both X and V factors exhibit growth only in the vicinity of the X +V factor discs.

Packaging

Sterile filter paper discs (50 pcs, diameter 6 mm) impregnated with growth factors (hemin, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)