Comparison Studies – Plated Media

Are you interested to know how OxyPRAS Plus® Plates compare to Other Plates? Please take a moment to review the following information, as well as the comparison studies submitted by some of our satisfied customers.

“…it’s made working with anaerobes a lot easier”

– Ohio

“Reliable and easy to use. Pre-reduced is an added benefit”

– Texas

OxyPRAS Plus® Plates vs. Other Plates

To isolate and grow anaerobes the literature teaches that you need:

An anaerobic environment
Chemically reduced media
A medium prepared for anaerobes which is Pre-Reduced Anaerobically Sterilized

Here is how the OxyPRAS Plus® Plates stack up to the competition. Click here to download a pdf summary outlining the full features, advantages and benefits of OxyPRAS Plus® Plates when compared to Other Plates.

	OxyPRAS Plus®	The Competition
Increased Recovery of Injured Cells	Engineered to enhance recovery of injured cells	Recovery varies, risking missed detections
Stays Reduced on the Bench Top	Remains reduced for up to 2 hours on the benchtop	Oxidized upon manufacture or opening
Extended Shelf-Life	3 months at 2-8°C	Non-PRAS: 70 days at 2-8°C Basic PRAS: 3 months at 2-8°C
Protected From Blood Lysing	Maintains plate integrity by minimizing oxygen-related damage	No protection, risking inaccurate results
Value Added Pricing	Exceptional value with competitive pricing. Volume and convenience order discounts available for direct customers.	Non-PRAS: Lack advanced features Basic PRAS: Higher prices without added benefits
Unparalleled Customer Service	We ensure your satisfaction by taking responsibility for the product until it is delivered to your lab. Read about our Exceptional Customer Service.	Customer is responsible for products the moment they are shipped.
Best Practices	We incorporate best practices in anaerobic microbiology to ensure optimal conditions. With OxyPRAS Plus® Best Practice is built in!	May require additional steps to maintain optimal anaerobic conditions

(Data compiled through review and comparison of commercially available product inserts)

Large Mississippi Hospital – This study was conducted by a 700+ bed hospital in Mississippi comparing Oxyrase OxyPRAS Plus® Brucella and BBE/KVL Bi-Plates to their existing PRAS media.

For a description of the study please click here.

For a chart of the data collected from the study please click here.

Southern Ohio Medical Center Comparison of Anaerobic Culture Media – This comparison of Oxyrase OxyPRAS Plus® Brucella and KVL to current Non-PRAS media currently used for the general culture of anaerobes was performed by Timothy R. Cassity, Ph.D., Clinical Microbiologist.

For a description of the study and associated data please click here.

Large Ohio Hospital – This is a study conducted in December 2012 by a 700+ bed hospital in Ohio comparing Oxyrase OxyPRAS Plus® Plates and Non-PRAS Plates when utilizing an Anoxomat. Observations made at 24, 48 and 72 hours.

For a chart of the data collected from the study please click here.

Comparison Studies – Plated Media

OxyPRAS Plus® Plates vs. Other Plates

Microbiology Plated Media Samples

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