Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 45822
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Additional Information for Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar Culture Medium
Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar (CYEA) is a culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and cultivation of fastidious microorganisms, particularly those causing respiratory infections. 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.
CYEA contains charcoal, which acts as an adsorbent to neutralize inhibitory substances present in the specimen, allowing the growth of fastidious organisms. Yeast extract provides essential nutrients for microbial growth, while agar solidifies the medium.
This culture medium is commonly used for the isolation and identification of bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila, Bordetella pertussis, and Haemophilus influenzae. It is also used for the cultivation of other fastidious organisms like Francisella tularensis and Brucella species.
CYEA is available as a ready-to-use agar medium in petri dishes or tubes. It is typically used in clinical laboratories, research facilities, and veterinary clinics for diagnostic purposes.
Please note that the specific composition and usage instructions may vary depending on the manufacturer and intended application. It is important to follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using CYEA or any other culture medium.
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- 7586 A
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4