Hardy Diagnostics Prepared Media Selective Strep Agar (COBA Medium) Mono-Plate Format, 1/BX

Prepared Media Selective Strep Agar (COBA Medium) Mono-Plate Format, 1/BX

Prepared Media Selective Strep Agar is a mono-plate culture medium for primary isolation of Streptococcus species. It fits microbiology and laboratory workflows that need clear plate viewing, stackable handling, and refrigerated prepared media for respiratory specimen work. This version uses 15 x 100 mm plates and COBA medium with 5% sheep blood.

Good Fit For

• Microbiology lab culture workflows
• Primary isolation of Streptococcus species
• Respiratory specimen processing

Key Features

• Selective Strep Agar COBA medium supports primary isolation of Streptococcus species
• Intended for Streptococcal Groups A, B, C, D, F, G, and S. pneumoniae
• 5% sheep blood from healthy antibiotic-free donor animals under veterinary supervision
• Optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene helps with distortion-free viewing
• Raised rings on the Petri plates help stacking and reduce sliding
• Breathable bag packaging helps limit condensation and excess moisture

Applications and Usage

• Primary isolation of Streptococcus species in laboratory testing
• Work involving Streptococcal Groups A, B, C, D, F, and G
• Isolation work involving S. pneumoniae
• Processing respiratory specimens with prepared media plates

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: BX.
• Size: 15 x 100 mm.
• Requires refrigeration
• Product dating notes indicate shipment at 21 days
• Mono-plate format may matter if you are matching an established lab workflow

FAQ

• What organisms is this selective strep agar used for? This prepared medium is for primary isolation of Streptococcus species, including Groups A, B, C, D, F, G, and S. pneumoniae.
• What specimen type is specifically mentioned for this medium? The product information especially mentions respiratory specimens.
• What size are the plates? The plates are 15 x 100 mm.
• Does this plate support clear viewing during culture work? Yes. The plate uses optically clear heavy-duty polystyrene for distortion-free viewing.
• Are there handling details that help with storage and stacking? Yes. The Petri plates have raised rings for stacking and to help prevent sliding, and the breathable bag is intended to help prevent condensation and excess moisture.

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