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Thermo Scientific™ Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar with 5% Sheep Blood
Isolate and cultivate Gram-positive cocci, such as staphylococci and streptococci, from specimens containing mixed flora with this selective medium
Supplier: Thermo Scientific™ R01661
Description
Isolate and cultivate Gram-positive cocci, such as staphylococci and streptococci, from specimens containing mixed flora1 with Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar with 5% Sheep Blood. This medium permits the growth of Gram-positive organisms while inhibiting most Gram-negative organisms, especially the swarming of Proteus species.
Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is formulated as per Lilley and Brewer1 for selective isolation of Gram-positive bacteria. This medium is especially useful when specimens are contaminated with swarming Proteus species.
- Selective: phenylethyl alcohol in the medium inhibits Gram-negative organisms by inhibiting their DNA synthesis.
- Ready-to-use: convenience of prepared media.
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Specifications
Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar w/5% Sheep Blood | |
10mm x 100mm Spacesaver Plate | |
Agar | |
15/Pk. |
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