Buffered Charcoal Legionella - BCYE w. α-ketoglutarate (BCYEK) P0052

This is a basic medium for the cultivation of Legionella spp. It is intended primarily for use as a secondary diagnostic medium in conjunction with Legionella Cystine Free Medium (P0047) for confirmation of a previously isolated organism. NB: This is a basal medium only and although it will sustain the growth of Legionella spp. It contains no selective supplements. It is therefore not recommended as a means of primary isolations from clinical samples.

Buffered Charcoal Legionella - BCYE w. α-ketoglutarate (BCYEK) P0052

• 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% recommend) in 2.5-5% CO2 for up to 10 days. Plates can be examined daily after 3 days for typical colonies.
• pH: 6.9 ± 0.2
• Fill Volume: 20.0 ± 2.0ml