Description
Oxoid™ Oxide Agar Technical No 2 (500g) is a specialized medium used for the cultivation and isolation of microorganisms that require reduced oxygen conditions. This agar is particularly useful for the cultivation of anaerobic bacteria and is often used in microbiological applications that require the identification and isolation of organisms from clinical and environmental samples.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Isolation and cultivation of anaerobic bacteria from clinical, food, and environmental samples
- Composition: Contains a nutrient-rich base, along with agents that reduce oxygen levels to promote anaerobic conditions for bacterial growth
- Preparation: Suspend 20g in 1 litre of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes to prepare the medium
- Yield: Approximately 25 litres of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for use in microbiological testing and cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms