| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0984B | VRE Broth Base 500g | – | 500g |
VRE Broth Base 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
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- Oxoid VRE Broth Base (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci Broth Base) is for selective isolation of vancomycin-resistant enterococci and high Level aminoglycoside-resistant enterococci.
- Also available Meropenem Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0184E; Gentamicin Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0185E; and Vancomycin Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0186E.
VRE Broth Base, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Calf brain infusion solids | 12.5 |
| Beef heart infusion solids | 5.0 |
| Proteose peptone | 10.0 |
| Glucose | 2.0 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.0 |
| Disodium phosphate | 2.5 |
| pH 7.4 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
VRE Broth, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 37.0g of VRE Broth Base in 1 litre of distilled water. Warm to dissolve completely, sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes and cool to 50°C. Supplement the medium as shown in the table below. Then mix well and distribute into final sterile containers.
Supplement (mg per vial) | Reconstitution Volume Sterile distilled water | VRE Broth (per litre) |
Meropenem | 2ml | 2 vials |
Gentamicin | 3ml | – |
Vancomycin | 2ml | – |
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Prepared medium may be stored for up to two weeks at 2-8°C in the dark.
Precautions
VRE Broth Base, VRE Agar Base , Meropenem Supplement SR0184, Gentamicin Supplement SR0185 and Vancomycin Supplement SR0186 should only be used for in vitro diagnostic purposes. Do not use any of these beyond expiry date or if the products show any signs of deterioration.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
