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 / MacConkey biplate is a bi-plate culture medium for laboratory workflows that need both non-selective growth media and selective, differential isolation in one plate. It fits microbiology settings that want clear plate viewing, stable stacking, and refrigerated storage as part of routine handling. The plate measures 15 x 100 mm and comes in a box of 10.

Good Fit For

• Microbiology lab culture workflows
• Selective and differential isolation of gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae
• Non-selective growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi
• Refrigerated prepared media storage programs

Key Features

• Blood Agar / MacConkey bi-plate format supports two media types on one plate
• 15 x 100 mm plate size suits standard lab plate handling
• Optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene helps with distortion-free viewing
• Raised rings improve stacking and help prevent plates from sliding
• Breathable bag packaging helps reduce condensation and excess moisture
• Box of 10 works for smaller batch purchasing or routine replenishment

Applications and Usage

• Using a single bi-plate for Blood Agar and MacConkey media in microbiology testing
• Cultivating bacteria, yeast, and fungi on the non-selective side of the plate
• Isolating gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae, on the selective and differential side
• Stacking multiple plates during bench work or incubator organization
• Reducing viewing distortion during colony observation

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15 x 100 mm.
• Requires refrigeration for storage
• This SKU is a bi-plate format, which may matter if your workflow calls for single-medium plates
• The box quantity is 10, so buyers ordering for higher-volume testing may need multiple boxes

FAQ

• Does this plate combine two different media? Yes. This is a Blood Agar / MacConkey bi-plate, so it brings those two media types together in one plate format.
• What plate size is this? This prepared media plate measures 15 x 100 mm.
• What types of organisms is it used for? The Blood Agar side is for non-selective growth of bacteria, yeast, and fungi. The MacConkey side is for the selective and differential isolation of gram negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae.
• How should this prepared media be stored? This product requires refrigeration.
• What helps with plate handling and viewing? The plate uses optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene for distortion-free viewing, and raised rings help with stacking and reduce sliding.

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