This is highly nutritious medium that can support luxuriant growth of wide variety of microorganisms. It is a general purpose culture medium used for primary isolation of aerobic bacteria from clinical specimens (1). Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 3% Agar is used for cultivation of fastidious microorganisms using hard (3%) agar gel. Proteose peptone and infusions (Calf brain Beef heart) serve as sources of carbon, nitrogen, essential growth factors, amino acids and vitamins. Dextrose serves as a source of energy. Disodium phosphate helps in maintaining the buffering action of the medium whereas sodium chloride maintains the osmotic equilibrium of the medium. Storage and Shelf-life: Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and prepared medium at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. Reference: 1. Conant N.F 1950, Diagnostic Procedures and Reagents 3rd ed. APHA Inc. New York.
- UPC:
- 41106200
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- M1069-5KG
