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