BBL CHROMagar Staph aureus has been validated by the AOAC™- Research Institute (AOAC-RI) under the Performance Tested Methods[SM] Program for the analysis of shell eggs, smoked salmon and cooked roast beef when using AOAC and ISO Official Methods.[1,2]

S. aureus is a well documented pathogen. It is responsible for infections ranging from superficial to systemic.[3,4] Due to the prevalence of this organism and its clinical implications, detection is of utmost importance. Staphylococcal food poisoning, caused by S. aureus, is one of the most common types of foodborne illnesses worldwide. Its detection and enumeration help provide information about the potential health hazard of food, as well as being an indicator of poor hygiene.[5]

BBL CHROMagar Staph aureus is intended for the isolation, enumeration and identification of S. aureus based on the formation of mauve-colored colonies. The addition of chromogenic substrates in the medium facilitates the differentiation of S. aureus from other organisms. The distinct advantage BBL CHROMagar Staph aureus has over traditional media, such as Baird-Parker Agar, is:

• Identification of Staph. aureus in 24 hours as opposed to 48 hours for Baird Parker
  
• Sensitivity 100% and specificity 100%[6]
  

Only BBL CHROMagar Formulations Have AOAC-RI Approval!