Ward's® Live Staphylococcus aureus, Beta (β) hemolytic - PATHOGEN
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Beta hemolysis on blood. Causes wound infections and septicemia.
- Biosafety Level: 2
- Motility: Negative
- Morphology: Cocci in clusters
- Gram Reaction: Positive
- Respiration: Aerobic
- Coagulase: Positive
- Catalase: Positive
- Chromogenesis: Yes (Yellow)
All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.
This organism is offered as a ready-to-use tube culture, as well as in a freeze-dried culture for longer storage. Freeze-dried organisms come with everything you need to rehydrate and culture the organism when you're ready.
Ward’s Science is not affiliated with the American Type Culture Collection and does not provide ATCC numbers for our organisms.
Canada: Containment Level 2 – PHAC License required.
Ordering information: Microbial and fungal cultures are restricted and can only be ordered by educational professionals.
These products contain living or perishable materials and will ship via overnight or second day delivery. Please specify a delivery date during checkout
Caution: This organism is pathogenic, Ward’s recommends that you utilize proper aseptic technique when handling all microorganisms.
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- Item requires temperature control for storage and delivery with additional fees. It's not eligible for return due to safety and quality concerns. Consider requirements before purchasing.
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Beta hemolysis on blood. Causes wound infections and septicemia.
- Biosafety Level: 2
- Motility: Negative
- Morphology: Cocci in clusters
- Gram Reaction: Positive
- Respiration: Aerobic
- Coagulase: Positive
- Catalase: Positive
- Chromogenesis: Yes (Yellow)
All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.
This organism is offered as a ready-to-use tube culture, as well as in a freeze-dried culture for longer storage. Freeze-dried organisms come with everything you need to rehydrate and culture the organism when you're ready.
Ward’s Science is not affiliated with the American Type Culture Collection and does not provide ATCC numbers for our organisms.
Canada: Containment Level 2 – PHAC License required.
Ordering information: Microbial and fungal cultures are restricted and can only be ordered by educational professionals.
These products contain living or perishable materials and will ship via overnight or second day delivery. Please specify a delivery date during checkout
Caution: This organism is pathogenic, Ward’s recommends that you utilize proper aseptic technique when handling all microorganisms.
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- MediaIncubation conditionsStorage conditionsPackagingAvailabilityPrice
- 470179-590S. aureus: Freeze dried with media packS. aureus: Freeze dried with media packTryptic soy agar37 °CFreezerLyophilizedLog in for availabilityEach$55.30Item requires temperature control for storage and delivery with additional fees. It's not eligible for return due to safety and quality concerns. Consider requirements before purchasing.Specifications:
- 470179-158Staphylococcus aureusItem requires temperature control for storage and delivery with additional fees. It's not eligible for return due to safety and quality concerns. Consider requirements before purchasing.Specifications:
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