Sheep Blood Agar Base – HX-Media – Hexa Biotech

Directions:- Suspend 40.5 gram in 1000 ml distilled water adjust the pH if required. Boil to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool it to 45-50 °C; add sheep blood agar base aseptically mix well and distribute aseptically in to the plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate aseptically.

Specimens types analyzed:- Recommended for the seed agar, maintenance agar for the differentiation of hemolytic test microbes etc.

Performance and Evaluation:- The expected performance of the medium is liable to use as per the direction on the label when stored at optimum conditions and within expiry date.

Storage and Shelf Life:- Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry place.

Disposal:- To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving or incineration after completion of task.