ISO Agar with 5% Blood (ISOB) Detail

Medium suitable for antimicrobial susceptibility testing and on which most organisms will grow. The medium has been enriched with sheep Blood to meet the demands of the more fastidious organisms and is included in the recommendations of BSAC as being appropriate for the susceptibility testing.

ISO Agar with 5% Blood (ISOB) P0017

  • Category: Clinical & Veterinary
  • Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
  • Shelf Life: 8 weeks
  • Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
  • Appearance: Firm Gel
  • Colour: Red
  • Recommended Incubation: 37 ± 1°C for 24 ± 3 hours
  • pH: 7.4 ± 0.2
  • Fill Volume: 22.0 ± 2.0ml

Quality Control

Organisms Ref. No Result
Streptococcus pneumoniae NCTC 7465 Growth
Neisseria gonorrhoeae NCTC 12700 Growth