Campylobacter Agar Base, 2.5KG

Campylobacter Agar Base is recommended for the selective isolation of Campylobacter species from faecal, food and environmental specimens. Campylobacter species are ubiquitous in the environment inhabiting a wide variety of ecological niches. Infection with a Campylobacter species is one of the most common causes of human bacterial gastroenteritis. Most species are found in animals (cattle, swine) and cause infertility and abortion. Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder Gelling: Firm, comparable with 1.2% Agar gel Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Basal medium: Yellow colored clear gel After addition of 5-7% v/v lysed blood: Reddish brown colored opaque gel forms in Petri plates Reaction of 3.95% w/v aqueous solution at 25°C. pH : 7.4±0.2 Cultural characteristics observed under reduced oxygen atmosphere after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours.(FD006- Campylobacter supplement I, Blaser-Wang/ FD008-Campylobacter supplement III, Skirrow)

UPC:

41202009

Condition:

New

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

WeightUOM:

LB

MPN:

M994-2.5KG