Description
Oxoid™ Reinforced Clostridial Agar (500g) is a selective medium used for the isolation and enumeration of Clostridium species, particularly Clostridium perfringens, from clinical, food, and environmental samples. The medium is enriched with nutrients that support the growth of Clostridium spp. while inhibiting the growth of competing microorganisms.
Key Features:
- Form: Dehydrated powder
- Weight: 500g
- Application: Isolation and enumeration of Clostridium species, especially C. perfringens, from clinical, food, and environmental samples
- Composition: Contains glucose and yeast extract to provide nutrients for Clostridium spp.; the medium is reinforced to support the growth of anaerobic bacteria
- Preparation: Suspend 48g in 1 liter of distilled water, mix thoroughly, and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10.4 liters of prepared medium
- Storage: Store the dehydrated medium at 10–30°C, protected from moisture and light
- Compliance: Suitable for microbiological testing for the isolation and detection of Clostridium spp., especially in food safety and clinical diagnostics.