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Converting to Thermo Scientific Prepared Culture Media
What does serving science mean to you? For us, it means your expertise, empowered!
Thermo Fisher Scientific™ Microbiology offers more than just prepared plated media: for over 100 years, we have empowered laboratories and hospitals by providing expert advice, guidance, support, and the tools they need to deliver exceptional care to millions of patients worldwide.
Imagine what you can do with the support of an organization dedicated to ensuring laboratory technicians deliver the test results that clinicians use to drive patient outcomes.
Through coaching, advising, and supplying accurate testing and identification materials, we enable you to be your best.
What can I expect from my new media supplier?
Many of our team members are former laboratory technicians themselves, so they understand your environment and relate to the issues you face. We know you rely on us to deliver accurate results.
We are your partner, to guide you through the media supplier conversion process step by step, providing the tools you need to successfully manage your transition; tips from our recognized experts on what to expect when converting, administrational documentation, and hands on support. Our focus is reducing the burden in transitioning to Thermo Fisher Scientific as your new media supplier.
How culture media can deliver value to your lab: watch the video below
Join Dr. Nate Ledeboer together with Dr. Brittney Bunn as they guide you through how media can add value to your laboratory and what to expect during the transition to Thermo Fisher Scientific™ as your prepared media supplier. Get an inside view of what Dr. Ledeboer’s team experienced when they switched media supplier. Dr. Brittney Bunn shares her insight into ordering, receiving and optimizing your prepared media supply.
Thermo Scientific culture media conversion guide
A cross-referencing tool is available to help you find the equivalent media to those you are currently using. Contact Technical Support to access this tool.
Request Onboarding Inventory Worksheet
Scheduling inventory: In your welcome letter you should have received information about how to inform us of your inventory requirements. Contact Customer Care if you would like help filling out the documentation or if you want more information about the process. We’re here to make the transition as simple as possible.
Partnering with Thermo Scientific Microbiology for your culture media needs means working with experts who also value getting things right the first time.
Patient outcomes and clinician decisions rely heavily on the level of accuracy and precision of the result reported by lab technicians. We provide you with the tools to ensure the media evaluation you conduct will give you the confidence in the results you report when it matters most.
We provide:
- Support from our experienced Technical Service team
- Support with IS015189*: Download ISO15189 Brochure
- Extensive product-related information available on our website: Prepared Culture Media ›
Guide for evaluation of commercially supplied culture media
Download: Evaluation of Commercially Prepared Culture Media Report Form
Guide to handling and storage of prepared plate media
Download Prepared Media Selection Guide
Download Prepared Media Biplate Selection Guide
Please refer to local regulations for validation guidelines.
*ISO15189: If you require a prepared media validation for your ISO15189, we provide the technical support to walk you through this process. Most regulatory agencies do not require it, but if you do, we will be there for you. Check with your regulatory body for their requirements.
On receipt of your completed Evaluation of Commercially Prepared Culture Media Report Form, technical support will provide assistance and confirm successful validation.
Your regular shipment date will be confirmed.
We make the ordering process simple and fast. Learn more about the process below.
Complete the inquiry form below to receive information regarding placing your order
Complete the inquiry form below to receive information regarding placing your order
A cross-referencing tool is available to help you find the equivalent media to those you are currently using. Contact Technical Support to access this tool.
Request Onboarding Inventory Worksheet
Scheduling inventory: In your welcome letter you should have received information about how to inform us of your inventory requirements. Contact Customer Care if you would like help filling out the documentation or if you want more information about the process. We’re here to make the transition as simple as possible.
Partnering with Thermo Scientific Microbiology for your culture media needs means working with experts who also value getting things right the first time.
Patient outcomes and clinician decisions rely heavily on the level of accuracy and precision of the result reported by lab technicians. We provide you with the tools to ensure the media evaluation you conduct will give you the confidence in the results you report when it matters most.
We provide:
- Support from our experienced Technical Service team
- Support with IS015189*: Download ISO15189 Brochure
- Extensive product-related information available on our website: Prepared Culture Media ›
Guide for evaluation of commercially supplied culture media
Download: Evaluation of Commercially Prepared Culture Media Report Form
Guide to handling and storage of prepared plate media
Download Prepared Media Selection Guide
Download Prepared Media Biplate Selection Guide
Please refer to local regulations for validation guidelines.
*ISO15189: If you require a prepared media validation for your ISO15189, we provide the technical support to walk you through this process. Most regulatory agencies do not require it, but if you do, we will be there for you. Check with your regulatory body for their requirements.
On receipt of your completed Evaluation of Commercially Prepared Culture Media Report Form, technical support will provide assistance and confirm successful validation.
Your regular shipment date will be confirmed.
We make the ordering process simple and fast. Learn more about the process below.
Complete the inquiry form below to receive information regarding placing your order
Complete the inquiry form below to receive information regarding placing your order
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We deliver expertise. Our technical support teams consist of trained professionals—often microbiologists—equipped with the knowledge and the tools to help you solve challenges in your lab. Use the link below to reach our technical support team.
What to expect when switching media suppliers
Dr. Nate Ledeboer, PhD, from the Medical College of Wisconsin, provides insights into how to best incorporate Thermo Fisher Scientific prepared media into your lab. Watch the videos below to hear valuable tips to a successful conversion, and learn what to expect when converting to new media.