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Thermo Scientific™ Anaerobic PV (Paromomycin, Vancomycin) Blood Agar (CDC Formulation)

Catalog No. r01050
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Description

Isolate fastidious, obligately anaerobic non-spore-forming gram-negative bacilli with this selective, ready-to-use solid medium.

Isolate anaerobic gram-negative, non-spore forming bacilli with Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Anaerobic paromomycin, vancomycin (PV) Blood Agar [The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) formulation].

Formulated by V.R. Dowell and T.M Hawkins at the CDC in Atlanta Georgia1, Anaerobic Blood Agar (CDC) supports the growth and typical pigmentation of fastidious, slow-growing and other clinically important anaerobes.

Isolate fastidious, obligately anaerobic non-spore forming gram-negative bacilli using the solid medium Thermo Scientific Remel Anaerobic KV Blood Agar (CDC formulation) with paromomycin and vancomycin.

  • Selective: Paromomycin and vancomycin antibiotics inhibit facultative and aerobic gram-negative rods2.
  • Ready-to-use: Convenience of prepared media.

Anaerobic Blood Agar (CDC) base contains peptones that supply nitrogenous substances and amino acids necessary to grow anaerobic bacteria. Yeast extract provides B-complex vitamins and serves as a growth enhancer. Hemin, vitamin K and sheep blood stimulate the growth of anaerobes. Sodium chloride is a source of essential electrolytes and maintains osmotic equilibrium. Paromomycin and vancomycin facilitate the recovery of fastidious, obligately anaerobic non-spore-forming gram-negative bacilli from mixed populations by inhibiting facultative and aerobic gram-negative rods2.

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Specifications

Description Anaerobic PV Blood Agar CDC formulation
Format 12mm x 85mm Monoplate
Product Type Agar
Quantity 10/Pk.
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