Cystine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient Agar (CLED) Detail

Medium for urine culture in the clinical laboratory. The lack of electrolytes inhibits the spreading of Proteus spp. and Bromothymol Blue indicator allows easy differentiation of Lactose and Non-Lactose fermenting organisms. Cystine is also present to benefit those organisms that have a particular Cystine requirement. Streptococcus pyogenes and many other fastidious organisms that do not require the presence of blood can grow on this medium.

Cystine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient Agar (CLED) P0025

• Category: Clinical & Veterinary
• Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
• Shelf Life: 12 weeks
• Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
• Appearance: Firm Gel
• Colour: Blue Green
• Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 21 ± 3 hours
• pH: 7.3 ± 0.2
• Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml