Selective Beta Strep Agar, for Group A Strep only (Streptococcus pyogenes), Hardy Diagnostics
Catalog # 10324-344
Supplier: Hardy Diagnostics
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Specifications
- Description:Selective Beta Strep Agar, for Group A Strep Only
- Size:15×100 mm plate
- Cat. No.:10324-344
- Supplier no.:A72
Specifications
About this item
Preferred for isolating Group A Strep from throat cultures.
- Polystyrene Petri plates feature raised rings for stacking ability and prevents sliding.
Contains 5% sheep blood, colistin, and trimethoprim sulfamethoxasole (SXT). For the selective isolation of Group A Strep only (S. pyogenes) and exhibits beta hemolysis. Inhibits other Streps, Gram negative bacteria, and normal respiratory flora. Not to be used for group B strep or pneumococcus.
Packaging: Packaged in sleeves of 10 plates in a "breathable" celluose bag that prevents build-up of condensation and excess moisture.