ISO Agar (ISO) (P0016) Detail
Medium suitable for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This medium has been approved for use in the BSAC method. Most organisms will grow on this medium and the very low levels of Trimethoprim and Sulphonamide antagonists means that is not necessary to add Lysed Blood when testing most organisms.
ISO Agar (ISO) (P0016)
- Category: Clinical & Veterinary
- Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
- Shelf Life: 8 weeks
- Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
- Appearance: Firm Gel
- Colour: Straw
- Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24 hours
- pH: 7.4 ± 0.2
- Fill Volume: 22.0 ± 2.0ml
Quality Control
Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
---|---|---|
Staphylococcus aureus | ATCC® 9144 | Cream-coloured colonies |
Escherichia coli | ATCC®10536 | Pale straw-coloured colonies |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC® 27853 | Straw coloured colonies |