OxiStrips™, Oxidase Strips

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OxiStrips™ Oxidase Strips provide a fast, reliable method for detecting cytochrome oxidase activity in bacterial isolates. Each strip includes a reaction zone and an integrated plastic handle to prevent skin contact and improve user safety.

These ready-to-use strips produce a rapid color change—turning dark blue or purple within 30 seconds for oxidase-positive organisms. OxiStrips™ are ideal for routine clinical microbiology workflows, organism identification, and differentiation of Gram-negative bacteria.

Conveniently stored at ambient temperature with excellent shelf stability.

Key Features
• Ready-to-use oxidase test strips
• Plastic handle prevents skin contact
• Detects cytochrome oxidase activity
• Positive reaction turns dark blue/purple within 30 seconds
• Ambient storage with long shelf life

How to Use

Add a drop of water to the reaction pad.

Rub a colony onto the moistened pad.

Observe for color change within 30 seconds.

Applications
• Identification of oxidase-positive Gram-negative bacteria
• Differentiation of Pseudomonas spp., Neisseria spp., Moraxella spp., etc.
• Routine clinical microbiology workflows

Specifications
• Industry: Clinical
• Manufacturer: Hardy Diagnostics
• Pack Size: 25 paper strips per package
• Format: Paper strips with plastic handle
• Reaction Time: ~30 seconds
• Storage: Ambient temperature

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