Merck, 53286-100G, Brain Heart Infusion Broth

General description
Brain Heart Infusion Broth is recommended for the cultivation of various fastidious, pathogenic microorganisms, including yeasts and molds. The media is nutritious and well-buffered to support the growth of a wide range of microorganisms such as Streptococci, Pneumococci, Meningococci, etc. The media is especially suited for the cultivation of Staphylococci for the plasma coagulase test and setting up blood cultures. The addition of ascites permits the cultivation of Gonococci. The agar improves the growth of microaerophilic and anaerobic microorganisms. With the addition of 10% defibrinated sheep blood, it is suitable for the isolation and cultivation of Histoplasma capsulatum and other pathogenic fungi. Enzymatic digestion of animal tissues and brain-heart infusion provide amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins, and minerals for the growth of organisms. Glucose is the source of carbohydrates, and sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance of the medium. Disodium phosphate is a buffering agent.
Application
Brain Heart Infusion Broth is recommended for the cultivation of fastidious pathogenic microorganisms and is often used for the examination of water, wastewater, meat, and food products. It is used as a culture medium forStreptococcus pneumonia, Listeria monocytogenes, Leishmania promastigotes and Clostridium difficile.
Features and Benefits
NutriSelect® Plus are powdered culture media offeringQuality control with growth promotion test according to industry standards
Quality assurance acc. to ISO 9001
Cost-efficient powdered media

Preparation Note
Dissolve 37 g in 1 litre distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Other Notes
Production of 12α-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase from Clostridium group P
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.