Blood Agar And Levine Emb Agar Culture Media
Item Name Code (INC) 47418
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Additional Information for Blood Agar And Levine Emb Agar Culture Media
Blood Agar and Levine Emb Agar are both types of culture media used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of microorganisms.
1. Blood Agar: Blood agar is a type of solid growth medium that contains a nutrient-rich agar base supplemented with sheep or horse blood. The blood provides essential nutrients for the growth of a wide range of bacteria and fungi. Blood agar is commonly used to culture and differentiate bacteria based on their ability to hemolyze (break down) red blood cells. It can be used to identify bacteria that cause hemolysis, such as Streptococcus species.
2. Levine Emb Agar: Levine Emb Agar, also known as Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) agar, is another type of solid growth medium used for the isolation and differentiation of bacteria. It contains peptone, lactose, sucrose, eosin Y, and methylene blue. Levine Emb Agar is selective for Gram-negative bacteria and can inhibit the growth of Gram-positive bacteria. It is commonly used to differentiate lactose-fermenting bacteria, such as Escherichia coli, from non-lactose fermenters.
Both Blood Agar and Levine Emb Agar are considered in vitro diagnostic substances, reagents, test kits, and sets because they are used in laboratory settings to diagnose and identify microorganisms. They fall under the supply group of Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies because they are essential components of laboratory equipment and supplies used in the medical, dental, and veterinary fields.
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