Fastidious Anaerobe Agar 5% Blood (FAA) Detail

Primary isolation medium capable of supporting most clinically significant anaerobes including fastidious organisms. The formulation is complex and includes detoxification agents (Starch & Sodium Bicarbonate) growth enhancing agents (Cysteine, Arginine, Vitamin K, Sodium Succinate, Glucose and pyrophosphate) as well as Haemin to encourage pigment production in Porphyromonas melaninogenicus. Sodium Pyruvate is also included to help neutralise Hydrogen Peroxide. In this instance the medium is further enriched by the addition of 5% Sheep Blood.

Fastidious Anaerobe Agar 5% Blood (FAA) P0012

• Category: Clinical & Veterinary
• Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
• Shelf Life: 8 weeks
• Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
• Appearance: Firm Gel
• Colour: Dark Red
• Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24-48 hours
• pH: 7.2 ± 0.2
• Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml