Staphylococcus Epidermidis (S. albus)

Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. albus)

Cultures are supplied labelled, on agar slopes in screw top vials, and identified as being gram positive (+ve) or negative (-ve).
All bacteria cultures supplied have been selected for school use and checked for purity before dispatch by the producer. Although considered to be non-pathogenic, the possibility exists of mutation, accidental contamination, or over-sensitivity of an individual to a particular organism. It is therefore important that all cultures are viewed as being potentially dangerous and are handled and treated accordingly.

S.epidermidis is a gram +ve bacteria often found on skin as part of the normal skin bacteria. It is a sperical (coccoid) non-motile bacteria. It helps to maintain skin health.

Storage and shelf life

Shelf life approx 3-4 weeks

Can be kept at room temperature (this prevents condensation forming that can contaminate the cultures when stored in the fridge).

Shipped from our Manchester, UK Facility

Orders are securely packed and dispatched from our Manchester warehouse.