Microgen Biochemical Identification Kits

A range of simple, reliable bacterial identification systems for clinical, food, environmental and pharmaceutical laboratories.

Microgen GN-ID A+B Panel Test
  • Microgen GN-A is a convenient 12 substrates ID system for the most commonly isolated Enterobacteriaceae.
  • Addition of the Microgen GN-B kit extends the format to a 24 substrate ID system for the complete range of Enterobacteriaceae and Oxidase positive, Non-fastidious, Gram-Negative bacilli.
  • Also available in solid microplate format which offers 8 identifications per plate. Ideal for high volume testing.
  • AOAC-RI approved.

Product code

GNA MID-64CE | 60 tests
GNB MID-65CE | 25 tests

MID-644CE | 30 tests A / 30 tests B

MID-643CE | 30 tests A / 24 tests B

Technical information

Additional reagents required*

MID61A Nitrate A reagent
MID61B Nitrate B reagent
MID61C VP I reagent
MID61D VP II reagent
MID61E TDA reagent
MID61F Indole Kovacs reagent
MID61H Mineral oil

*Not included in kit and available separately

Microgen Listeria-ID Test
  • A complete identification system, no additional materials required.
  • Substrates included conform to all international standards.
  • Enhanced built-in haemolysis test—no additional tests required.

Product code

MID-67 | 20 tests

Technical information

Microgen Bacillus-ID Test
  • 24 substrates for the identification of mesophilic Bacillus spp. isolated from foods and related samples.
  • Substrates specifically selected for Bacillus spp.
  • Identification test complete in 48 hours.

Product code

MID-66 | 20 tests

Product information

Technical information

Additional reagents required*

MID61A Nitrate A reagent
MID61B Nitrate B reagent
MID61C VP I reagent
MID61D VP II reagent
MID61F Indole Kovacs reagent
MID61H Mineral oil

*Not included in kit and available separately

Microgen Staph-ID Test
  • 12 test system minimises handling and manipulation.
  • Suitable for use with clinical, industrial or veterinary samples.
  • Can be used to identify isolates from food or environmental sources.
  • Substrates used are based on conventional methods.
  • Simple and easy-to-use.
  • Results in 24 hours.

Product code

MID-69CE | 20 tests

Product information

Technical information

Additional reagents required*

MID61A Nitrate A reagent
MID61B Nitrate B reagent
MID61H Mineral oil
MID61K PYR Reagent

*Not included in kit and available separately

Microgen Strep-ID Test
  • Substrates selected specifically for Streptococcus, Enterococcus and related species.
  • Simple and easy-to-use.
  • Results in 24 hours.
  • Excellent differentiation of Enterococcus spp.

Product code

MID-62CE | 20 tests

Product information

Technical information

Additional reagents required*

MID61C VPI Reagent
MID61D VPII reagent
MID61H Mineral Oil
MIF61L Ninhydrin Reagent

*Not included in kit and available separately

  • Complete confirmation system for the identification of L.monocytogenes, no additional materials required
  • Simple and easy-to-use.
  • Rapid results – 100% confirmation from a single 24 hour colony
  • Works on colonies isolated from all types of chromogenic media
  • Reactions clear and easy to read

Product code

RAP01 | 96 tests

Product information

Additional reagents required

No Additional Reagents Necessary

Product information

Technical information

  • A complete identification system, no additional materials required.
  • Microgen Biochemical ID systems are supported by the most comprehensive, powerful and easy to use, computerised identification system available.
  • The combination of the appropriate Microgen Biochemical ID system and software provides laboratories with a total package to meet their organism identification needs.
  • The Microgen-ID system software has an extensive and fully maintained database which includes free database updates for all registered users.
  • All users of Microgen Biochemical ID products and software should register as software users in order to be provided with their Software Update Password.