BYE Agar, 5KG

BYE Agar is recommended for cultivation and routine studies of distribution of Mycoplasmas or Pleuropneumonia like organisms (PPLOs) and L-forms of bacteria. Medium was developed by Barlie, Yaguchi and Eveland. Mycoplasma species grows luxuriantlly on the media. This medium is also used for detecting PPLO contamination of tissue culture and cell-lines and for membrane filter work. Application: For The Cultivation of Mycoplasma, or Pleuropneumonia Like Organisms & L-Forms of Bacteria Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.3% Agar gel Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Yellow colored, clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates Reaction of 5.2% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.9±0.2 M470: Cultural characteristics observed with added serum under humidified anaerobic conditions, after an incubation at 35-37°C for 5-10 days