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Candida species are the predominant cause of fungal infections in hospitalized patients. With antifungal resistance on the rise, and emergence of new pathogens such as Candida auris (Candidozyma auris), accurate and reliable laboratory testing of clinical specimens is paramount.
Learn about the latest trends in the field and discover our testing solutions for Candida spp. And, stay tuned for new innovations!
White paper: Defending against the rising threat of drug-resistant fungal sepsis
Understanding the complexity of fungal sepsis caused by Candida species may seem daunting, but one thing is certain: Appropriate laboratory techniques like AST and emerging research can help turn the tide in the fight against fungal sepsis. Read our latest white paper, Defending against the rising threat of drug-resistant fungal sepsis as we explore current challenges, as well as tactical considerations for laboratories and new innovations in the battle against antifungal resistance.
Read scientific posters to get the inside track on our latest innovations, featuring products under development!
Solutions
Collection and transport
Thermo Scientific Specimen Collection and Transport Solutions enable simple and safe collection and transport of various sample types.
Isolation and identification
Thermo Scientific culture media to support growth and isolation of Candida spp, followed by presumptive species identification with easy-to-use identification kits.
| Product title | Part no. |
|---|---|
| Thermo Scientific Brilliance Candida Agar | PO1034A |
| Thermo Scientific Brilliance Candida Agar/Sabouraud GC Agar | PO5258E |
| Thermo Scientific Sabouraud Glucose Selective Agar with Gentamicin and Chloramphenicol | PO5096A |
| Thermo Scientific Malt Extract Agar | PO5055A |
| Thermo Scientific RapID YEAST PLUS System | R8311007 |
| Thermo Scientific Remel BactiCard Candida Kit | R21106 |
| Thermo Scientific Remel Candida albicans Test Kit | R30851401 |
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
Discover our all-time favorite Thermo Scientific Sensititre YeastONE solution for Candida spp. antifungal susceptibility testing, and Thermo Scientific Oxoid AST Discs for simple and flexible susceptibility testing.
| Product title | Part no. |
|---|---|
| Thermo Scientific Sensititre YeastOne YO10 AST Plate | YO10 |
| Thermo Scientific Sensititre Nephelometer | V3011 |
| Thermo Scientific Sensititre AIM Automated Inoculation Delivery System | V3020 |
| Thermo Scientific Sensititre Vizion Digital MIC Viewing System | V2021 |
| Thermo Scientific Oxoid Voriconazole Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs | CT1807B |
| Thermo Scientific Oxoid Fluconazole Antimicrobial Susceptibility Discs, 25 μg | CT1806B |
Quality control
Ensure reliable test results with quality control material that you can trust. Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops range offers a wide selection of QC strains with ATCC* and NCTC cultures. See the full organism selection here.
| Product title | Part no. |
|---|---|
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Candida albicans ATCC 10231 | R4601503 |
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Candida albicans ATCC 14053 | R4601501 |
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Candida parapsilosis ATCC 22019 | R4601518 |
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Issatchenkia orientalis ATCC 6258 | R4601520 |
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Candida glabrata ATCC 2001 | R4601504 |
| Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops Candida kefyr ATCC 2512 | R4601507 |
*The ATCC Licensed Derivative® Emblem, the ATCC Licensed Derivative® word mark and the ATCC catalog marks are trademarks of ATCC. Remel Inc. is licensed to use these trademarks and to sell products derived from ATCC® cultures. The identity, purity, and authenticity of the Licensed Products are exclusively the responsibility of Remel Inc., and not ATCC.
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