Pseudomonas aeruginosa · Quantitative QC strain
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC Strain – 10–100 CFU per inoculum
The Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC Strain contains a defined number of cells (110–1100 CFU per vial). After rehydration, 0.1 mL gives 10–100 CFU, the inoculum required for growth-promotion tests of pharmacopoeial and food media.
- Defined count: 110–1100 CFU per vial
- 10–100 CFU per 0.1 mL after rehydration
- For growth-promotion tests
How Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC is used
Add 1.1 mL of the supplied rehydration fluid, shake for 5 seconds and inoculate 0.1 mL directly onto the plate or into the broth. No dilution series is needed.
Technical data
| Preparation | Add 1.1 mL rehydration fluid, shake 5 s; 0.1 mL contains 10–100 CFU |
| Storage | −18 °C or below; rehydrated suspension 2–8 °C, use within 8 h |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months |
Applications and practical notes
Pseudomonas aeruginosa reference strains are used for growth-promotion tests of selective media, in pharmacopoeial microbiological tests and for media testing according to ISO 11133. Typical applications include:
- Growth-promotion testing of CN, Cetrimide and chromogenic media
- Pharmacopoeial tests for specified micro-organisms
- Positive controls for P. aeruginosa methods
- Method verification and proficiency testing
Working with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC: Store unopened vials at −18 °C or below and use the rehydrated suspension within 8 hours.
Good practice with rapid tests: store the kit as stated on the label, let the components reach room temperature before use and use each item only once. Record the lot number and the result, and confirm positive results according to the reference method when this is required.
About the Pseudomonas methods: ISO 16266 describes the detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water by membrane filtration on CN agar, where blue-green colonies that produce pyocyanin are counted as confirmed and other typical colonies are confirmed with further tests. ISO 13720 gives the count of presumptive Pseudomonas spp. in meat and meat products on CFC agar at 25 °C. Pharmacopoeial tests for P. aeruginosa use Cetrimide Agar. COLO.Science offers media, supplements, rapid tests and QC strains for these methods.
Complete sets from one supplier: COLO.Science supplies culture media, supplements, rapid tests, identification kits and QC strains as complete sets for the method you follow. Send us your sample types and standards, and we will prepare an offer with the matching products and documentation.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC is supplied by COLO.Science in the pack sizes listed under Ordering information. For larger quantities, regular deliveries or method-specific sets that include Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC, please send us a request. With every delivery of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC you receive the lot number and expiry date, and on request we send the available documentation for Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC.
Where Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC fits in Pseudomonas testing
- Water – P. aeruginosa – membrane filtration on CN agar (Pseudomonas Agar Base with CN supplement), 36 °C, 44 h
- Food – Pseudomonas spp. – CFC agar (Pseudomonas Agar Base with CFC supplement), 25 °C, 44 h
- Isolation and screening – Pseudomonas Chromogenic Medium and Cetrimide Agar
- Confirmation and QC – qPCR or LAMP and P. aeruginosa reference strains
See all Pseudomonas products in the Microbiology Catalogue →
Ordering information
| Product | COLO code | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa Quantitative QC Strain 10^3 (CMCC 10104) | PRO7868 | 1 vial |
Product notice: preparation, storage conditions and shelf life are given on the label. Technical data on this page are for orientation; the label and the lot documentation apply. B2B prices are quoted net, excluding VAT.
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