Blood Agar Base (Infusion Agar) , 500g , Himedia™

Blood Agar Base (Infusion Agar)        (M073)

Intended Use: 
Recommended for isolation and cultivation of many fastidious pathogenic micro-organisms like Neisseria, Streptococci after addition of blood from clinical and non-clinical specimens.

Composition

(BS) Ingredients                           Gms / Litre
HM peptone B#                                 10.000
Tryptose                                            10.000
Sodium chloride                                  5.000
Agar                                                  15.000
Final pH ( at 25°C)                            7.3±0.2

**Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters
# Equivalent to Beef Heart peptone

Directions
Suspend 40.0 grams in 1000 ml purified/distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add 5% v/v sterile defibrinated blood. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri plates.

Storage and Shelf Life
Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 2 – 8°C.

Technical Data Sheet (TD)

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)