As an added service to our customers, Hardy Diagnostics will periodically release video demos of selected products and information that are sure to interest you.

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Hardy Diagnostics introduces AnaeroGRO™, Pre-Reduced Anaerobic Culture Media - Creating an Atmosphere for Growth!

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Nitrile, Powder Free, Thin Gauge Exam, Blue, 200 per case, by Adenna. 100% latex free eliminating potential risk of rubber latex sensitivities.

A rapid and easy to perform test for endotoxin detection.

It is based on the gel-clot test method and is specific for endotoxin.

A rapid method for identifying Neisseria species by sugar fermentation profiles. This test reduces the identification time from 24 hours down to as little as 2 hours.

For identification of N. gonorrhoeae , N. meningitidis , M. catarrhalis , and other Neisseria spp.

Positive results for beta hemolytic strains can be observed as early as 6 hours after inoculation.

StrepB Carrot Broth™ is a new one-step method for screening pregnant women for the presence of group B streptococci.

A ready-to-use system reducing the time needed to perform microbial testing on food, beverage, meat, cosmetics, and raw materials.

Dehyrdated Culture Media

When it comes to freezing microorganisms Hardy's CryoSavers™ offer all the features you are looking for. With or without beads, Brucella Broth or Skim Milk, many color choices of caps, easy one-handed opening, water proof inventory chart, many accessories available!

Hardy Diagnostics introduces EnviroBootie™ - Environmental Sampling Bootie Pre-moistened with Skim Milk Broth for maximum Salmonella recovery.

Hardy Diagnostics contact plates are perfect for the sampling of surface areas for the detection and cultivation of microorganisms. This is a necessary work practice for labs to ensure that the proper QA procedures have been done to the demanded standards.

Hardy Diagnostics introduces EnviroTrans™ - swab rinse kit, Letheen Broth, 5ml with swab, 20 per box, by Hardy Diagnostics Recommended for the detection of microorganisms found on surfaces.

EZ-Accu Shot™, is a quantitative microorganism preparation for Growth Promotion Testing. EZ-Accu Shot™ preparations are guaranteed to deliver < 100 CFU per 0.1ml of suspension. EZ-Accu Shot™ dissolves quickly and does not require dilutions or pre-incubation. Accurately maintain QC records with the convenient peel-off Certificate of Assay label.

In this video we will be looking at the correct procedure when sampling glove fingertips. This is an important and necessary work practice as gloves are one of the most likely areas of possible contamination.

A self-contained ready-to-use kit with all the components needed to easily assess the risk of microbial contamination of your CSPs (Compounded Sterile Preparations) according to the new USP Chapter <797> requirements for media-fill challenge testing. Kit performs one complete test for one technician. Includes test results log sheet.

Hardy Diagnostics HardyValTM CSP Medium-Risk Level Media-Fill Challenge Test Kits are recommended for routine use in the monitoring of proficiency testing and aseptic procedures used in Compounding Sterile Preparations (CSPs). Each kit contains the necessary materials for one pharmacist or technician to perform the annual medium-risk level media-fill challenge testing as specified in USP Chapter <797>.

Hardy Diagnostics HardyValTM CSP High-Risk Level Media-Fill Challenge Test Kit is recommended for routine use in the monitoring of aseptic procedures used in Compounding Sterile Preparations (CSPs). The kit contains the necessary materials for one pharmacist or technician to perform the semi-annual high-risk level media-fill challenge testing as specified in USP Chapter <797>.

A convenient, acrylic loop holder for use with the new Hardy Diagnostics resealable loop pouches. The loop pouch slides onto the loop holder, which holds it steady for easy one-handed dispensing. The loop handles remain covered on top to reduce airborne contaminants. The LoopCaddy™ makes the laborious task of opening and closing loop containers fast and easy.

A cellulose shrink seal recommended for sealing 15x100mm petri plates. Designed to keep petri plate lids tightly sealed. Sealed plates retain their moisture and stay fresh longer. Ideal for mycology and TB cultures, MycoSeal™ prevents dehydration and cracking of the media.

A ready-to-use slide culture system for fungi that will simplify and streamline your fungal slide cultures. MycoVue™ has a built in humidity chamber and can fit on your microscope stage for easy observation without disturbing the delicate structures of your growing cultures.

Hardy Diagnostics' introduces a new pharamaceutical microbiology products video.

The QuickSlide HemaPRO can stain a blood smear in as little as 60 seconds. In addition to the rapid staining, the QuickSlide HemaPRO eliminates cross contamination seen in the dip method and yields consistent results no matter who stains the slide.

Automated Acid Fast Stain Instrument by QuickSlide™, a division of Hardy Diagnostics. AFB-PRO can process 8-10 specimen slides in the time it takes to do one (1) slide by the conventional manual method.

GramPRO 1 Automated Gram Stain Instrument by QuickSlide™, a division of Hardy Diagnostics, AGS-1000. The GramPRO 1 automatically adjusts for sample thickness, has individual preference controls for color intensity and is operator friendly.

A five hour test for the acidification of MGP to aid in the differentiation of clinically significant Enterococcus spp. Use this test to quickly rule out the non-pathogenic species of Enterococcus ( E. gallinarum and E. cassileflavus ).

The ReadyRack™ is a plastic rack containing tubes of broth designed for cleanroom use and can be rinsed with alcohol.

Sterisart® Universal pump can be used in clean rooms, integrated into clean benches, or installed countersunk in the work area of isolators. The pump draws liquid from the sample container into the specially designed double tubing, distributing the liquid equally to both test containers of the sterility test system.

Sterisart® Universal display and control unit overview.

Sterisart® NF is a completely closed system for the sterility testing of liquid pharmaceutical products. It is based on the membrane filter method, however it eliminates the the need to handle the filters.

Sterisart® NF is a completely closed system for the sterility testing of liquid pharmaceutical products. It is based on the membrane filter method, however it eliminates the the need to handle the filters.

Reduce cross-contamination from footwear with the new SmartStep™ Footwear Sanitizing System!

A unique streptococcal grouping latex agglutination kit for the rapid identification of streptococcal groups A, B, C, D, F, and G from primary culture plates. Clear cut reactions, reduced cross-reactivity, quick procedure, no incubation required, and tests for Group D - makes this kit unique!

Used to aid in the identification of gram-positive, catalase-negative cocci based on pyroglutamate aminopeptidase (PYR), leucine aminopeptidase (LAP), and esculin hydrolysis (ESC) activity. Use this kit to aid in the identification of Group A, B, and D Strep, Enterococcus , Aerococcus , Gemella , Leuconostoc , Pediococcus , and S. pneumoniae .

Used as a single tube screen on stool specimens for enteric pathogens. It is specifically designed to rule out normal enteric flora and to aid in the detection and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species. EnteroScreen 4™ eliminates the need to inoculate the " classical " 3 to 4 separate tubes.

Ready-to-use swabs that contain a single lyophilized pellet of a single microorganism strain. Rehydrating fluid is built into the Kwik-Stik™ unit. Most of these microorganisms are reference stock cultures that have been derived from reference culture collections such as American Type Culture Collection.

The video demos on this page were produced and edited by Steve Stuart and Bryson Valente for Hardy Diagnostics.