Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Isolate Legionella from environmental samples and clinical specimens using Thermo Scientific⢠Oxoid⢠Legionella CYE Agar Base when used with Legionella Growth Supplement SR01110. Legionella CYE Agar Base is a non-selective medium that exhibits optimal recovery of legionellaceae in short incubation periods from both environmental samples and clinical specimens.
Legionella CYE Agar Base, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* |
gm/litre |
| Activated charcoal |
2.0 |
| Yeast extract |
10.0 |
| Agar |
13.0 |
BCYE Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 2.5g of Legionella CYE Agar Base per 90ml of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Reconstitute one vial SR0110A per 100ml medium or one vial SR0110C per 500ml medium, as directed. Allow medium to cool to 50°C and aseptically add the vial contents. Mix gently and pour into sterile Petri dishes. The final pH of the medium should be 6.9 ± 0.2.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium below 30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared plates at 2-8°C away from light.
| Specification | Chair | Armchair | Sofas |
| Height | 37" | 42" | 42" |
| Width | 26.5" | 32.5" | 142" |
| Depth | 19.5" | 22.5" | 24.5" |
| Assembly Required | No | No | Yes |
| Packaging Type | Box | Box | Box |
| Package Weight | 55 lbs. | 64 lbs. | 180 lbs. |
| Packaging Dimensions | 27" x 26" x 39" | 45" x 35" x 24" | 46" x 142" x 25" |
| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0655B | Legionella CYE Agar Base 500g | – | 500g |
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
