Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is used with blood for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms in a laboratory setting. Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans.Blood Agar Bases are typically supplemented with 5 - 10% sheep, rabbit, or horse blood, and used for isolating, cultivating, and determining hemolytic reactions of fastidious pathogenic microorganisms. Without enrichment, this blood agar base can be used as a general purpose medium.Tryptic Soy Agar is based on the Soybean-Casein Digest formula specified by US Pharmacopeia. Tryptic Soy Agar is a nutritious base, and a variety of supplements, including blood, are often added to enhance this medium.For more information visit https://www.neogen.com/solutions/tryptic-soy-blood-agar-base-number-2