Cystine Tryptic Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 36094
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Additional Information for Cystine Tryptic Agar Culture Medium
Cystine Tryptic Agar (CTA) is a culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the identification and differentiation of microorganisms, particularly bacteria. It falls under the supply class of In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets in the supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
CTA is a selective and differential medium that supports the growth of a wide range of microorganisms. It contains various nutrients, including cystine and trypticase, which provide essential amino acids for bacterial growth. Additionally, it may contain indicators such as bromothymol blue or phenol red, which help in the differentiation of microorganisms based on their ability to ferment specific carbohydrates.
The medium is commonly used for the identification of bacteria belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family, such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Shigella spp. It can also be used for the identification of other bacteria, including non-fermenting gram-negative bacilli.
To use CTA, a sample of the microorganism is streaked onto the surface of the agar plate. The plate is then incubated at an appropriate temperature for a specific period. After incubation, the growth and color changes on the medium are observed and interpreted to identify the microorganism.
Overall, Cystine Tryptic Agar Culture Medium is an important tool in microbiology laboratories for the identification and differentiation of microorganisms, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Related Item Names for INC 36094 Cystine Tryptic Agar Culture Medium
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- 21639
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 221635
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4