BCYEK w/o. L-Cysteine (BYC-C) P0047

Legionella Cystine Free Medium is intended for use in conjunction with Legionella CYE Medium (P0052) as a secondary diagnostic medium for confirmation of a previously isolated organism. Although it contains Ferric Pyrophosphate and α-ketoglutarate it does not contain any L-Cysteine Hydrochloride.

BCYEK w/o. L-Cysteine (BYC-C) P0047

  • Category: Clinical & Veterinary / Food, Water & Environmental
  • Pack Size: 10 x 90 mm plates
  • Shelf Life: 12 weeks
  • Storage Temp: 2-8 °C
  • Appearance: Firm Gel
  • Colour: Black
  • Recommended Incubation: 35°C ± 2°C in high humidity (90% recommended) in 2.5-5% CO2 for up to 10 days
  • pH: 6.9 ± 0.2
  • Fill Volume: 20.0 ± 2.0ml

Quality Control

Organisms Ref. No Result
Legionella pneumophila NCTC 11192 Inhibited
Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 12981 White colonies