BCSA Agar Base (250g) for selective isolation of Burkholderia cepacia with supplement

Burkholderia cepacia Selective Agar Base (BCSA) | Dehydrated Culture Medium

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Product Description

Burkholderia cepacia Selective Agar Base (BCSA) is a dehydrated microbiological culture medium formulated for the selective isolation and cultivation of Burkholderia cepacia from mixed microbial populations.

The medium supports differentiation based on carbohydrate fermentation reactions and selective agents, and must be supplemented with a BCSA supplement before pouring plates. It is supplied as a dry powder, offering flexibility in preparation and storage for laboratory use.

BCSA agar base is suitable for microbiological research laboratories, quality control testing, and routine microbial analysis where selective isolation of Burkholderia cepacia is required.


Intended Use

  • Selective isolation of Burkholderia cepacia

  • Cultivation from mixed or contaminated samples

  • Microbiological research and routine laboratory testing

For laboratory use only.

Medium Composition

Composition per liter:

  • Casein Peptone — 10.0 g
  • Lactose — 10.0 g
  • Sucrose — 10.0 g
  • Sodium Chloride — 5.0 g
  • Yeast Extract — 1.5 g
  • Phenol Red — 0.08 g
  • Crystal Violet — 0.002 g
  • Agar — 14.0 g

Preparation Instructions

Mix gently and pour plates.

Suspend 50.58 g of the medium in 1 liter of distilled or deionized water.

Heat to boiling and maintain boiling for at least 1 minute until fully dissolved.

Dispense into suitable containers.

Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Immediately mix well after sterilization.

Cool to 50–55°C.

Under aseptic conditions, add 1 vial of BCSA supplement per 200 ml of medium.

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