Hardy Diagnostics Prepared Media Blood Agar / Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar Bi-Plate Format, 10/BX

Prepared Media Blood Agar / Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar Bi-Plate Format, 10/BX

Prepared media Blood Agar and Eosin Methylene Blue EMB agar bi-plates are dual-section culture plates for microbiology testing. This format may fit labs screening for urinary tract infections or workflows that need selective growth for gram negative bacteria while differentiating lactose and non-lactose fermentors. Each plate is 15 X 100 mm and the box includes 10 bi-plates.

Good Fit For

• Microbiology lab workflows screening for urinary tract infections
• Testing that needs gram negative selection and lactose fermentation differentiation
• Facilities that want a dual-media plate format

Key Features

• Bi-plate format combines Blood Agar and EMB agar in one plate for side-by-side testing
• Supports detection of urinary tract infections based on the stated application
• EMB agar is selective for gram negative bacteria
• Differentiates between lactose and non-lactose fermentors
• 15 X 100 mm plate size for standard lab handling
• Box of 10 helps support smaller batch purchasing or routine lab use

Applications and Usage

• Culturing specimens when both Blood Agar and EMB agar are needed on one bi-plate
• Urinary tract infection testing in microbiology settings
• Differentiating lactose and non-lactose fermentors during organism workup
• Selective cultivation of gram negative bacteria

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15 X 100 mm.
• Requires refrigeration for storage
• Product dating indicates shipment at 21 days
• Plate size is 15 X 100 mm, so buyers should confirm fit with current lab workflow and storage space

FAQ

• What kind of media are included on this bi-plate? This bi-plate pairs Blood Agar with Eosin Methylene Blue EMB agar.
• What is this prepared media used for? The stated application is detection of urinary tract infections, with EMB agar used to select for gram negative bacteria and differentiate lactose and non-lactose fermentors.
• What size are the plates? Each plate measures 15 X 100 mm.
• How many bi-plates come in a box? Each box includes 10 bi-plates.
• Does this product need refrigerated storage? Yes. This prepared media requires refrigeration.

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