Corn Meal Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 40608
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Additional Information for Corn Meal Agar Culture Medium
Corn Meal Agar Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of various fungi. It is classified under the supply class In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets in the supply group Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies.
Corn Meal Agar is made by adding corn meal to a nutrient agar base. It provides a nutritious environment for the growth of fungi and helps in the observation of their morphological characteristics. The medium is commonly used for the cultivation and differentiation of dermatophytes, which are fungi that cause skin, hair, and nail infections.
The Corn Meal Agar Culture Medium is available in the form of pre-prepared agar plates or as a dehydrated powder that can be reconstituted with water. It is typically used in clinical laboratories, research institutions, and veterinary clinics for the isolation and identification of fungal pathogens.
When using Corn Meal Agar, the medium is inoculated with a sample containing the suspected fungal pathogen. The plates are then incubated at an optimal temperature for fungal growth, usually around 25-30°C. After incubation, the colonies of fungi can be observed and identified based on their macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.
Overall, Corn Meal Agar Culture Medium is an essential tool in the field of medical mycology for the isolation and identification of various fungi, particularly dermatophytes.
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