Bordet-Gengou Blood Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 41875
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Additional Information for Bordet-Gengou Blood Agar Culture Medium
Bordet-Gengou Blood Agar Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and cultivation of Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes whooping cough. It is classified as an In Vitro Diagnostic Substance, which means it is used for diagnostic purposes in a laboratory setting.
The medium is named after Jules Bordet and Octave Gengou, who developed it in the early 20th century. It is composed of a base agar supplemented with sheep or horse blood, which provides essential nutrients for the growth of Bordetella pertussis.
Bordet-Gengou Blood Agar Culture Medium is commonly used in clinical laboratories to diagnose whooping cough by isolating and identifying the bacteria from patient samples. It is also used for research purposes to study the biology and pathogenesis of Bordetella pertussis.
In summary, Bordet-Gengou Blood Agar Culture Medium is a specialized culture medium used for the isolation and cultivation of Bordetella pertussis, primarily in clinical and research laboratories.
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