Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 36549
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Additional Information for Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar Culture Medium
Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar (PEA) is a culture medium used in microbiology for the isolation and cultivation of gram-positive bacteria. It is classified as an In Vitro Diagnostic Substance and falls under the supply class of In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets. This supply class is part of the larger supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies.
PEA agar contains phenylethyl alcohol, which inhibits the growth of most gram-negative bacteria while allowing the growth of gram-positive bacteria. This selective medium is commonly used in clinical laboratories to isolate and identify bacteria such as Staphylococcus species, Streptococcus species, and Enterococcus species.
By using PEA agar, microbiologists can selectively grow and identify gram-positive bacteria from mixed cultures, such as those obtained from clinical samples. This helps in the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections.
Overall, Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar Culture Medium is an important tool in the field of microbiology and is used in various diagnostic and research settings to isolate and identify gram-positive bacteria.
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