Columbia Agar Chocolate Blood (COLCH) Detail

A highly nutritious medium enriched with Sheep Blood. Suitable for the isolation of most pathogens including the most fastidious and is particularly useful for the cultivation of Haemophilus spp. and Neisseria spp.

Columbia Agar Chocolate Blood (COLCH) P0008

  • Category: Clinical & Veterinary
  • Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
  • Shelf Life: 8 weeks
  • Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
  • Appearance: Firm Gel
  • Colour: Chocolate
  • Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24-48 hours
  • pH: 7.3 ± 0.2
  • Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml

Quality Control

Organisms Ref. No Result
Haemophilus influenzae NCTC 11931 Growth
Neisseria gonorrhoeae NCTC 12700 Growth
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 White/grey colonies