Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 47481
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Additional Information for Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria responsible for the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
This culture medium is part of the supply class In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets, which includes substances and materials used for diagnostic testing in a laboratory setting. It falls under the supply group Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies, which encompasses various equipment and supplies used in medical, dental, and veterinary settings.
Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium contains specific ingredients that inhibit the growth of other bacteria while allowing the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This selectivity is achieved through the addition of antibiotics, such as vancomycin, colistin, nystatin, and trimethoprim, which target and suppress the growth of other bacteria present in the sample.
By using Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium, microbiologists can selectively isolate and identify Neisseria gonorrhoeae from clinical specimens, such as swabs taken from the genital area, throat, or rectum. This culture medium provides an optimal environment for the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, allowing for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of gonorrhea infections.
It is important to note that Thayer-Martin Selective Agar Culture Medium should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests, such as microscopy or nucleic acid amplification tests, for a comprehensive diagnosis of gonorrhea.
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