| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM0854B | Sheep Blood Agar Base 500g | – | 500g |
Sheep Blood Agar Base 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Cultivate and isolate fastidious microorganisms from clinical samples through improved hemolytic reactions with sheep blood with Thermo Fisher™ Oxoid™ Sheep Blood Agar Base (Dehydrated) when used with sheep blood. Sheep Blood Agar Base was developed to meet the demand for an especially nutritious blood agar base which would permit the maximum recovery of organisms without interfering with their hemolytic reactions when used with sheep blood.
Sheep Blood Agar Base (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Tryptone | 14.0 |
| Peptone Neutralised | 4.5 |
| Yeast extract | 4.5 |
| Sodium chloride | 5.0 |
| Agar | 12.0 |
| Final pH 7.3 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
Sheep Blood Agar Base (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 40g in 1 litre of distilled water and bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and aseptically add 7% sterile sheep blood.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
