Description
Quantity: 100 x 10 mL
Unit Size: Each
Fastidious Broth is a liquid medium recommended for cultivation of fastidious organism. Fastidious Broth contains casein and meat peptones that supply amino acids, peptides and nitrogenous substances essential for growth. Yeast extract supplies essential B-complex vitamins that stimulate growth of organisms. Sodium chloride provides essential electrolytes which maintain osmotic equilibrium.
• Ready-to-use:Convenience of prepared media.
• Easy-to-use:Inoculate the broth directly with specimen immediately once it is received in the laboratory and incubate at 35-37º C for up to 7 days.Dextrose is a carbohydrate source that provides energy. L-cysteine improves recovery of aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms from blood. Tris is a buffer. Magnesium and iron salts improve the growth of aerobes and anaerobes. NAD and hemin help in growth of certain fastidious organism that include H. influenzae. Polysorbate 80 is the nutritional source of essential fatty acids. Agarose is added to hinder diffusion of oxygen. Pyridoxal is essential for the growth of many fastidious organisms.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
