Oxoid AnaeroJar in Thailand — Product Overview

The Oxoid AnaeroJar 2.5L, available in Thailand through BCST, provides the sealed anaerobic incubation environment that the Oxoid AnaeroGen system requires to function correctly. Anaerobic atmosphere generation depends entirely on a sealed container — the sachet reduces oxygen to below 1% within 30 minutes, but only when the container holds that atmosphere without leakage. The AnaeroJar 2.5L delivers that containment with polycarbonate construction and a four-clip self-venting lid system designed specifically for this application.

Furthermore, BCST offers OXD-AG0025A as part of a complete anaerobic culture system alongside OXD-AN0025A AnaeroGen 2.5L Sachets and OXD-BR0055B Resazurin Anaerobic Indicator. Together, these three products give any professional laboratory everything required to achieve, confirm, and document validated anaerobic incubation conditions in Thailand without importing equipment or waiting on international lead times.

Product Specifications

Why the Right Jar Matters

Container Integrity Is Not Optional

The Oxoid AnaeroGen system reduces oxygen through a chemical reaction that consumes the available oxygen inside a sealed space. Consequently, the quality of the seal determines the quality of the anaerobic conditions. A jar that leaks — even slowly — allows ambient oxygen to re-enter the container and prevents the system from reaching or maintaining the sub-1% oxygen threshold that obligate anaerobes require. The AnaeroJar 2.5L is specifically engineered to eliminate this risk.

Transparent Construction — A Practical Advantage

The polycarbonate construction of the AnaeroJar 2.5L is transparent. This allows the operator to observe culture plates and the Resazurin Anaerobic Indicator strip through the jar wall before deciding whether to open the container. In practice, this means a laboratory can confirm that the indicator has turned colorless — confirming anaerobic conditions were maintained — without breaking the seal and exposing the cultures to oxygen. This is particularly valuable when cultures require re-incubation and the operator needs to assess progress without committing to a full plate examination.

Self-Venting Clips — Design That Supports Safety

The four self-venting clips that secure the lid to the jar base serve a dual function. They create the pressure seal that maintains anaerobic atmospheric integrity during incubation. Additionally, they release pressure safely when the jar is opened after incubation — preventing sudden atmospheric changes that could disturb culture plates or create aerosol risks. This is a design consideration that matters in biosafety-conscious laboratory environments.

How to Use the Oxoid AnaeroJar 2.5L

Preparing the Jar

Before use, inspect the jar for visible damage to the polycarbonate body, lid, or clip mechanisms. Do not use a jar with cracked polycarbonate, a damaged lid seal, or clips that do not engage firmly. A compromised container will not maintain anaerobic conditions regardless of sachet quality.

Clean the jar between uses with an appropriate laboratory disinfectant compatible with polycarbonate. Allow to dry fully before use. Residual moisture does not affect the AnaeroGen sachet chemistry but may affect culture plate quality.

Loading and Sealing

Place inoculated culture media plates inside the jar. Use vented disposable plastic Petri dishes to aid gas transfer. If using OXD-BR0055B Resazurin Anaerobic Indicator, place the indicator strip alongside the culture plates so it is visible through the jar wall. Open the OXD-AN0025A foil sachet, remove the paper sachet, and place it immediately inside the jar. Seal the lid with all four clips within one minute of opening the foil sachet. Confirm all four clips are fully engaged before placing the jar in the incubator.

Incubation and Inspection

Incubate at the temperature and duration required by your protocol — typically 37°C ± 2°C for 24–48 hours for clinical anaerobes. During incubation, inspect the Resazurin Indicator through the transparent jar wall. A colorless strip confirms anaerobic conditions are being maintained. Opening the jar terminates the anaerobic atmosphere — if the jar must be opened before incubation is complete, a fresh OXD-AN0025A sachet is required to restore anaerobic conditions for re-incubation.

Complete Anaerobic System — Recommended Products

The OXD-AG0025A works as part of a validated three-component system. Each component serves a specific function and together they provide a complete, documented anaerobic incubation workflow.

For full product details on the sachets and indicator, visit the Oxoid AnaeroGen sachets and Resazurin Indicator page.

Applications

The Oxoid AnaeroJar 2.5L in Thailand suits any laboratory requiring a validated, reusable anaerobic incubation container. Clinical microbiology laboratories use it for the culture of obligate anaerobes from wound specimens, blood cultures, tissue samples, and abscess material. Food safety laboratories apply it to anaerobic testing of food and water samples for pathogens including Clostridium species. Research institutions rely on it for reproducible anaerobic incubation in method development. Veterinary laboratories use it for anaerobic culture from animal clinical specimens. Additionally, the jar is compatible with CampyGen 2.5L sachets for microaerophilic culture of Campylobacter species.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the AnaeroJar come with sachets?

No. The OXD-AG0025A jar is sold separately from the sachets. To complete your anaerobic system, order OXD-AN0025A AnaeroGen 2.5L Sachets and, for visual confirmation of anaerobic conditions, OXD-BR0055B Resazurin Anaerobic Indicator. Contact BCST to order all three together.

Q: How many culture plates fit inside the 2.5L jar?

The 2.5L capacity accommodates a practical number of standard 90mm Petri dishes for routine laboratory workflows. The exact number depends on plate thickness and stacking. Contact BCST if you need guidance on plate capacity for your specific workflow.

Q: Is the jar reusable?

Yes. The AnaeroJar 2.5L is a reusable polycarbonate container. Clean and disinfect between uses with a laboratory disinfectant compatible with polycarbonate. Inspect before each use for damage to the jar body, lid, or clips. Replace if any damage is visible.

Q: Can I use the AnaeroJar with CampyGen sachets for Campylobacter culture?

Yes. The OXD-AG0025A is compatible with both OXD-AN0025A AnaeroGen 2.5L Sachets and Oxoid CampyGen 2.5L Sachets. Contact BCST to enquire about CampyGen sachet availability in Thailand.

Q: What documentation is available?

BCST provides the product IFU and Certificate of Analysis on request. Specify your documentation requirements at the time of order.

Order the Oxoid AnaeroJar in Thailand

The Oxoid AnaeroJar 2.5L is available in Thailand through BCST. Contact BCST for current pricing and availability via the enquiry form on this page, by email at sales@bcst.co.th, or by phone at +66-92-4289163.

For the complete anaerobic system including sachets and indicator, visit the Oxoid AnaeroGen sachets and Resazurin Indicator page. For the full BCST product portfolio, visit the BCST product catalogue.

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