BD BBL® MacConkey II Agar Plate - 100/Carton

BBL® MacConkey II Agar Plate - 100/Carton

BBL MacConkey II Agar Plate is a prepared media plate used for detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens. It fits labs and testing workflows that handle clinical specimens with mixed microbial flora, including urine, respiratory, and wound samples, and it is also referenced for isolating E. coli from foods. This carton includes 100 plates, and the product requires refrigeration for storage.

Good Fit For

• Clinical specimen testing with mixed microbial flora
• Urine, respiratory, and wound specimen workflows
• Food testing workflows isolating E. coli
• Labs that purchase prepared media by the carton

Key Features

• MacConkey II agar plate format supports prepared media workflows
• Used for detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens
• Recommended for clinical specimens likely to contain mixed microbial flora
• Helps with preliminary grouping of enteric and other gram-negative bacteria
• Referenced in FDA BAM procedure for isolating E. coli from foods
• 100 plates per carton for higher-volume lab purchasing

Applications and Usage

• Detection of coliform organisms
• Detection of enteric pathogens
• Preliminary grouping of enteric and other gram-negative bacteria
• Testing urine, respiratory, and wound specimens
• Isolating E. coli from foods

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: 100/Carton.
• Requires refrigeration, so buyers should confirm appropriate cold storage before ordering.
• Plate format may suit labs that prefer ready-to-use prepared media rather than in-house media preparation.
• A 100-count carton can be a practical choice for routine or higher-volume testing workflows.

FAQ

• What types of specimens is this agar plate used with? MacConkey II Agar Plate is recommended for clinical specimens likely to contain mixed microbial flora, including urine, respiratory, and wound samples.
• What does this plate help detect? This prepared media plate is used for detection of coliform organisms and enteric pathogens.
• Can this product be used for food testing? Yes. MacConkey agar is also used in the FDA bacteriological analytical manual procedure for isolating E. coli from foods.
• How is this product packaged? This item comes as 100 plates per carton.
• Are there any storage requirements? Yes. This product requires refrigeration.

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