Blood Enrichment Medium – 250g | Bacterial Growth Supplement
Specialized Medium for Optimal Blood Culture Growth
This enrichment broth contains 0.05g/L para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) to neutralize antibiotics, along with magnesium sulfate (2.4g/L) for enhanced bacterial recovery from blood samples.
Key Applications:
– Clinical blood culture systems
– Sepsis pathogen detection
– Bacteremia studies
– Antimicrobial research
– Blood bank sterility testing
Technical Specifications:
– Formula (per liter):
– Peptone: 10.0g
– Beef Extract: 3.0g
– Sodium Chloride: 5.0g
– Dextrose: 3.0g
– Sodium Citrate: 3.0g
– PABA: 0.05g
– Magnesium Sulfate: 2.4g
– Phenol Red: 0.024g
– pH: 7.4 ± 0.2 (25°C)
– Packaging: 250g/bottle
– Storage: Room temperature (15-25°C)
– Shelf Life: 3 years
Preparation Protocol:
1. Suspend 26.5g in 1L distilled water
2. Boil until complete dissolution
3. Sterilize at 121°C/15min or 115°C/30min
4. Add 5-10% sterile blood post-cooling
Quality Features:
– Phenol Red pH indicator (colorimetric monitoring)
– Citrate anticoagulant properties
– Optimized osmolarity for blood samples
