Chromogenic Culture Media

Hardy Diagnostics HardyCHROM™ Candida + auris is recommended for the selective isolation and differential identification of Candida species. The medium allows for the differentiation of C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. krusei, and C. auris based on colony morphology, color, and positive UV fluorescence.

Inhibitory to most bacteria common to mixed specimens (e.g. skin, throat, axilla, urogenital tract, or rectal swabs, etc.)

Colonies of Candida glabrata can be subbed directly to Rapid Trehalose Fermentation Broth (Cat. no. Z205) or GlabrataQuick (Cat. no. Z298) for confirmation

Color readout Interpretation:

Candida auris produces white colonies with teal to teal-green “bullseye” centers that are positive for UV fluorescence for easy differentiation from other Candida species

Features and Benefits:

• Distinct color change read-out

• Bright color development

• Economically priced to save you money!

• Compatible with automation

• Most strains will exhibit colors within 48 hours

See the Instructions for Use below (under Technical Information) for the complete procedure with color photos.

This media is to be stored and incubated in the dark. Hardy Diagnostics offers free Blok-Boxes if you have a light in your refrigerator or incubator or leave the media exposed to light on the bench top. Blok-Box is a reusable cardboard box that holds one sleeve of ten Petri plates.

Please ask Customer Service if you would like a free Blok-Box sent with your order.
Customer Service – (800) 266-2222