Thermo Fisher, R10320, JEMBEC System with Thayer Martin Agar Improved (M-L) w/anisomycin, colistin, vancomycin, trimethoprim

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Thayer and Martin formulated a selective medium to isolate N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis containing antibiotics capable of suppressing the commensal microbial flora present in the anal canal, vagina, pharynx, and other sites^6. The antibiotics used initially, ristocetin and polymyxin B, were replaced with vancomycin, colistimethate, and nystatin^7. The medium contains an increased concentration of dextrose which allows better growth of gonococci.
• Ready-to-use– Convenience of prepared medium.
• Selective media–Anisomycin suppressesCandida albicans.Colistin inhibits most gram-negative microorganisms, includingPseudomonasspp.Vancomycin inhibits gram-positive cocci.Trimethoprim lactate suppresses swarming ofProteusspp.Thayer and Martin Agar (Improved) contains hemoglobin, which provides the X factor (hemin), and GCHI Enrichment that provides the V factor, vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, and dextrose. The tablet provided in the JEMBEC™ and Pill Pocket systems comes in contact with the water vapor present in the medium and liberates carbon dioxide into the enclosed pack.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.