Product Overview:
Ultracare Chocolate Agar Base is an enriched culture medium used for the cultivation of fastidious organisms, especially Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae. The medium is prepared by heating blood, which releases essential growth factors (X and V) that support the growth of these delicate bacteria.
Key Details:
- Composition: Peptones, yeast extract, and nutrients; requires supplementation with sterile defibrinated blood
- Application: Cultivation of fastidious organisms in clinical microbiology
- Format: Dehydrated powder base (requires blood enrichment)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, tightly closed
- Use: For microbiology laboratory use only, not for medicinal use
Safety & Handling:
- For professional laboratory use only
- Avoid inhalation of powder and direct contact
- Use gloves, lab coat, and protective eyewear
- Dispose of prepared media and cultures according to biosafety standards
Advantages:
- Enriched with growth factors for delicate organisms
- Reliable recovery of pathogenic Neisseria and Haemophilus species
- Essential for clinical diagnostic laboratories
- Consistent and reproducible performance
Ultracare Chocolate Agar Base is a specialized enriched medium designed for the isolation of Neisseria and Haemophilus species. With its nutrient-rich composition and proven reliability, it is an essential tool for clinical microbiology laboratories.
