GC Selective Agar with Laked Horse Blood and VCAT (GCVCAT) Detail
A selective medium for growing N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis. The VCAT selective supplement contains Vancomycin, Colistin Sulphate, Amphotericin B (antifungal) and Trimethoprim.
GC Selective Agar with Laked Horse Blood and VCAT (GCVCAT) P0014
- 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 / Brown
- Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24 ± 3 hours
- pH: 7.2 ± 0.2
- Fill Volume: 18.0 ± 2.0ml
Quality Control
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | NCTC 12700 | Growth |
| Proteus mirabilis | NCTC 10975 | Weak or No Growth |
| Proteus hauseri | ATCC® 13315 | No growth |
| Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC® 25923 | No growth |