Blood Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 45835
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Additional Information for Blood Agar Culture Medium
Blood Agar Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and isolation of bacteria. 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.
Blood Agar Culture Medium is composed of a base agar medium supplemented with sterile defibrinated blood, usually from sheep or horse. The blood provides essential nutrients and growth factors for bacterial growth. The agar medium provides a solid surface for the bacteria to grow on.
Blood Agar Culture Medium is commonly used to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to hemolyze red blood cells. It can be used to identify bacteria that cause hemolysis, such as Streptococcus species. The medium can also be used for general bacterial culture and isolation.
To use Blood Agar Culture Medium, a sample containing bacteria is streaked onto the surface of the agar using a sterile inoculating loop. The plate is then incubated at an appropriate temperature for bacterial growth. After incubation, the plate is examined for bacterial growth and any hemolysis patterns.
Overall, Blood Agar Culture Medium is an important tool in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of bacteria. It is used in various diagnostic tests and research studies to study bacterial growth and characteristics.
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