Columbia CNA Agar + 5% Sheep Blood 90mm Plates Pk 10

Columbia CNA Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a selective and enriched medium designed for the isolation of Gram-positive bacteria from mixed cultures. The combination of Colistin and Nalidixic Acid (CNA) inhibits the growth of most Gram-negative organisms, allowing for clear identification of pathogens such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Enterococcus species.

Ideal for clinical, research, and quality control laboratories, these ready-to-use 90mm plates deliver reliable, reproducible results for bacterial isolation and hemolysis observation.

Key Features

• Selective medium: Colistin and Nalidixic Acid inhibit Gram-negative bacteria
• Enriched with 5% sheep blood: Supports growth of fastidious Gram-positive organisms
• 90mm plate format: Ideal for surface streaking and routine lab use
• Ready-to-use sterile plates: Convenient and time-saving
• Pack of 10: Suitable for regular testing and quality control
• Supports hemolysis detection for accurate microbial identification

Applications

• Isolation and enumeration of Gram-positive bacteria
• Clinical microbiology and diagnostic testing
• Food and beverage quality control
• Research and environmental microbiology
• Pharmaceutical and industrial hygiene testing

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