Bacitracin Selective Supplement
E&O Laboratories Ltd Bacitracin Supplement (LS0012) is an
antibiotic supplement used to enhance the isolation of Haemophilus species.
Bacitracin Selective Supplement
Additional Information
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| Storage Temp (°C) | |
| Dehydrated Medium Appearance | |
| Dehydrated Medium Colour | |
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| Recommended Incubation |
Product Description
| Organisms | Ref. No | Result |
| Haemophilus influenzae | NCTC 11931 | Growth |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | NCTC 12696 | Inhibited |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae | NCTC 12977 | Inhibited |
Formula
Each 500ml vial contains:
| Bacitracin | 60mg |
Procedure
To reconstitute the contents of each vial, aseptically add 2ml of Sterile Distilled Water. Close the vial and gently agitate to assist reconstitution. Avoid frothing and add the contents of the vial to the sterile base medium of choice prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions and allowed to cool to below 50°C.
Mix gently but thoroughly and pour aseptically into sterile Petri Dishes. Overnight storage at 2 – 8°C is recommended to allow equilibration of the supplement within the medium. For extended storage plates should be contained in sealed plastic sleeves or similar packaging.