Anaerobic Blood Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 68652
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Additional Information for Anaerobic Blood Culture Medium
Anaerobic blood culture medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories to grow and detect anaerobic bacteria in blood samples. 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."
Anaerobic blood culture medium is specifically designed to create an oxygen-free environment, which is necessary for the growth of anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria are unable to survive in the presence of oxygen, so the medium is formulated to remove or reduce oxygen levels.
The medium typically contains nutrients that support the growth of anaerobic bacteria, such as peptones, carbohydrates, and other essential components. It may also include specific indicators or dyes that help in the identification of bacterial growth.
Anaerobic blood culture medium is used in clinical laboratories to diagnose and identify infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. Blood samples from patients suspected of having anaerobic infections are inoculated into the medium and incubated under anaerobic conditions. If anaerobic bacteria are present in the sample, they will grow in the medium, allowing for their identification and further testing.
Overall, anaerobic blood culture medium is an essential tool in the field of microbiology for the detection and diagnosis of anaerobic bacterial infections.
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- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3