Charcoal Agar with Blood (CHARBA) Detail

This is a medium intended for the cultivation and isolation of Bordetella pertussis & Haemophilus spp. The base medium contains Charcoal and is enriched with 10% Sheep Blood. It can also be used as a maintenance or transport medium for these organisms.

Charcoal Agar with Blood (CHARBA) P0010

• Category: Clinical & Veterinary
• Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
• Shelf Life: 8 weeks
• Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
• Appearance: Firm Gel
• Colour: Charcoal
• Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24 ± 3 hours
• pH: 7.4 ± 0.2
• Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml