Description
Description:
LI Agar (Liver Infusion Agar) is a nutrient-rich culture medium used in microbiology labs to grow Brucella species and other pathogenic anaerobic bacteria. It’s commonly used for:
- Detecting Brucella – a bacteria that causes brucellosis in animals and humans.
- Supporting fastidious organisms – thanks to its high nutrient content.
- Food and clinical testing – often used for contaminated milk or wound samples.
The medium contains liver infusion, which creates an environment suitable for anaerobic bacteria, and can be supplemented with serum for enhanced growth.