Selective 7H11 Agar Slants are used in qualitative procedures for isolation and cultivation of mycobacteria, especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis, from clinical and nonclinical specimens.

• Antimicrobial agents added to reduce the need for decontamination procedures
• Supplemented pancreatic digest of casein
• Pyruvate enhances the recovery of M. bovis

The Selective 7H11 Agar is 7H11 Agar modified by the addition of four antimicrobial agents: polymyxin B, carbenicillin, amphotericin B, and trimethoprim lactate.