Derm-Duet RSM/DTM Culture Plates - J350 - 10 Each - MDL-HADJ350

Derm-Duet RSM/DTM Culture Biplate, 15mm x 100mm, 10/packTRUE

• A 15 x 100mm biplate with one section for DTM (Dermatophyte Test Media) and the other section for RSM (Rapid Sporulation Media) for the culturing of hair, skin and nails for dermatophytes
• DTM side will turn red within a few days when a dermatophytic fungus is present; dermatophytes include Trichophyton spp, Microsporum spp, and Epidermophyton spp
• RSM side will induce the organisms to produce spores (macroconidia) which can be viewed microscopically for identification
• RSM is also useful for observing the true pigment formation of the colony; the media will turn blue to blue-green in the presence of dermatophytes