Oxoid system improved

Microbiology specialist, Oxoid, has launched improvements to a product in its Atmosphere Generation Systems (AGS) range.

AnaeroGen Compact now incorporates self-seal 'W-Zip' transparent pouches that are designed for the incubation of small numbers of microbiological culture plates. Use of these convenient gas-tight pouches allows microbial growth to be observed at any time without disturbance to the internal atmosphere, making them ideal for use by clinical or in-dustrial laboratories engaged in the culture of slower-growing anaerobic organisms.

AnaeroGen reacts rapidly on contact with air to produce an atmosphere of <1% oxygen supplemented with carbon dioxide within 30 minutes, providing ideal conditions for growth of fastidious and obligate anaerobes. To safeguard the health of laboratory staff, this is accomplished without the use of hazardous chemicals and there is no production of hydrogen within the pouch, Oxoid says.

By maximising recovery and colony size, AnaeroGen facilitates the prompt identification of cultured anaerobic micro-organisms.

In a clinical setting, this enables timely administration of appropriate therapies to aid patient recovery.

In the food industry, it allows prompt remedial action to be taken following identification of organisms whose presence might potentially be the cause of product degradation or pose a threat to consumers' health.