COLUMBIA BLOOD AGAR BASE W/ 1% AGAR is supplied by TM MEDIA. It is used for preparation of various selective & identication media & isolation of organisms from clinical specimens.this medium promotes typical colonial morphology; better pigment production and more sharply defined haemolytic reactions. Fildes found that Nutrient Agar supplemented with a digest of sheep blood supplied both of these factors and the medium would support the growth of H. influenzae.

Product features:-

• Appearance - Cream to yellow homogeneous free-flowing powder.
• Gelling - Firm, comparable with 1.5% Agar gel.
• Colour and Clarity of prepared medium - Basal medium: Light amber-coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel. After addition of 5%w/v sterile defibrinated blood : Cherry red coloured opaque gel forms in Petri plates.
• Shelf life - 4 years
• Storage temperature - Below 30 deg C

Product specifications:-

• Product Name -COLUMBIA BLOOD AGAR BASE W/ 1% AGAR
• Brand Name - TM MEDIA
• Quantity - 500 gm
• Catalogue Number - TM2044