VPtest is designed for the rapid detection of acetoin formation (Voges-Proskauer test). Natrium pyruvate is used as the substrate for acetoin formation.

• The strip is dipped into a defined suspension of a tested strain and incubated for 2 – 4 hours.
• After incubation reagents VPT I and VPT II are added and incubation is continued for 30 more minutes.
• Red colour indicates acetoin formation.
• Necessary reagents: Reagent for ACETOIN test

MIKROLATEST® detection strips are plastic strips with a porous zone made of filter paper containing reagent substrate for detection of bacterial enzyme or metabolite. They are a modern alternative to diagnostic discs, they are more user friendly and economical. According to their types, the bacterial culture tested is either rubbed into the reagent zone or the strip is inserted into a tube containing an examined bacterial suspension and cultured.

The detection strips are used either together with MIKROLATEST® identification kits for the additional testing or separately. In some cases, additional reagents should be used in order to improve reaction sensitivity. One strip package is sufficient for 50 examinations. Features of

MIKROLATEST® detection strips:

• user-friendly – easy manipulation without any other aids
• reliable quality – standard and reproducible results
• fast detection – results available within 1 minute, 1-4 minutes or not later than within 48 hours, according to the test and the microorganism type

MIKROLATEST® detection strips include:

• plastic tube containing 50 pcs of strips
• instructions for use
• storage - detection strips should be stored in a refrigerator at the temperature of +2 up to +8 °C