Description
Oxoid™ Columbia Blood Agar Base (Dehydrated) is a non-selective, general-purpose medium designed for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious microorganisms. This medium is particularly suitable for the growth of organisms that require enriched nutrients, such as Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Neisseria species.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 5kg
- Application: Isolation and cultivation of a wide range of fastidious microorganisms
- Enrichment: Provides nutrients that support the growth of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
- Preparation: Suspend 50g of the medium in 1 liter of distilled water, autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes, cool to 50°C, and pour into sterile Petri dishes
- Yield: Approximately 128 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store in the original packaging between 10°C and 30°C, protect from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in clinical microbiology laboratories for the cultivation of fastidious organisms