Hardy Diagnostics Prepared Media Blood Agar / MacConkey Biplate Red / Crimson Bi-Plate Format, 10/BX

Prepared Media Blood Agar / MacConkey Biplate Red / Crimson Bi-Plate Format, 10/BX

This prepared media Blood Agar and MacConkey biplate is a 15 x 100 mm bi-plate for microbiology workflows that need two media types in one plate. It fits labs and testing settings looking for clear viewing, easier stacking, and refrigerated prepared media for bacterial, yeast, or fungi work, including selective and differential isolation of Gram negative bacteria. The plate uses optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene and comes packed 10 per box.

Good Fit For

• Microbiology lab workflows using dual-media plates
• Refrigerated prepared media inventory
• Bench setups where stacked plates need better stability

Key Features

• Bi-plate format pairs Blood Agar and MacConkey media in one 15 x 100 mm plate
• Supports non-selective growth medium use for bacteria, yeast, and fungi
• Also used for selective and differential isolation of Gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae
• Optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene helps with distortion-free viewing
• Raised rings support plate stacking and help prevent sliding
• Breathable bag packaging helps reduce condensation and excess moisture

Applications and Usage

• Cultivating bacteria, yeast, and fungi on prepared media
• Selective and differential isolation of Gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae
• Routine viewing and handling where clear plate visibility is important
• Stacked plate storage or transport within the lab

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15 x 100 mm.
• Requires refrigeration for storage
• Product dating notes shipment at 21 days
• This SKU is a bi-plate format, so buyers should confirm that a dual-media plate fits their testing workflow

FAQ

• What media are included in this bi-plate? This plate combines Blood Agar and MacConkey media in a bi-plate format.
• What size is the plate? The plate size is 15 x 100 mm.
• What is this plate used for? The prepared media supports non-selective growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, and it is also used for selective and differential isolation of Gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae.
• Does the plate help with visibility during reading? Yes. The plate is made from optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene for distortion-free viewing.
• How should this prepared media be stored? This product requires refrigeration.

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