Microbiological Media
Microbial culture media supports the survival and growth of various bacteria types, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Microbial culture media can be prepared in various forms. The key microbiological products include liquid (broth), solid (agar plates), or semi-solid (deep).
Prepared microbiological media pouches of products can provide the correct nutrients, environment, and selected conditions to suppose the growth and continuous study of microorganisms and can ensure you achieve accurate and reliable results.
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Brilliant Green Bile Broth 2% is one of the most widely used medium for the detection of coliform bacteria in water, wastewater, foods, milk and dairy products. This medium is formulated as per APHA (1,2,3) for the presumptive identification and confirmation of coliform bacteria (4,5). This medium…
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Dey-Engley Neutralizing Broth
HiMediaDey-Engley Neutralizing Broth is formulated as per the procedure described by Engley and Dey (1). Dey-Engley Neutralizing Broth is especially suited for environmental sampling where neutralization of the chemical is important to determine its bactericidal activity. A strongly bacteriostatic…
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Crosstex offers a full line of Mini Spore Strips for use in monitoring sterilization processes. Mini Spore Strips consist of inoculated filter paper, 2 mm x 10 mm, packaged in glassine peel pouches or envelopes. The glassine packaging provides protection from environmental contaminants during…
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HardyDisks™ AST Meropenem/Vaborbactam
Hardy DiagnosticsHardyDisk™ AST’s are impregnated paper disks used for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST); also known as disk diffusion or Kirby-Bauer testing. Each cartridge contains 50 disks that are spring loaded for smooth and reliable dispensing. Features and Benefits: HardyDisk™ AST's are…
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XLD Agar, USP
Hardy Diagnostics(Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate) For selective isolation of pathogenic enteric gram negative bacteria.
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HE (Hektoen Enteric) Agar
Hardy DiagnosticsHektoen Enteric Agar (HE) is for the selective isolation and differentiation of pathogenic Gram negative enteric bacteria, such as the non-lactose fermenting Salmonella spp. and Shigella spp. Normal stool flora, such as E. coli, will be partially inhibited.
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CRITERION™ Tryptose Phosphate Broth
Hardy DiagnosticsCRITERION™ Tryptose Phosphate Broth, used as a general purpose growth media for the isolation, cultivation, and differentiation of a wide variety of fastidious microorganisms.
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Tryptic Soy Broth
MoltoxGeneral Purpose medium for the cultivation of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms. Lecithin and Tween are added to nullify certain chemical residues found in germicides and disinfectants. Added Thymidine for the detection of Thymidine dependant SCVs or Small-colony variants.
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Trytose is specially prepared enzymic hydrolysate of protein, to meet the nutritional requirements of fastidious microorganisms. It is used in Tryptose media, where blood cells are maintained in excellent state and so haemolytic reactions can be easily demonstrated. It is also used in vaccine…
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3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface Protein (Allergen) Test Swab ALLTEC60 is a rapid, simple, and reliable solution to monitor the presence of allergens on surfaces to effectively manage cleaning. Using allergen swabs is a fast and easy way to check whether cleaning has been carried out to a satisfactory…
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Anaerobic Blood Agar Base is recommended for cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms, including very fastidious organisms from clinical specimens. Anaerobic Blood Agar base serves as a nutritious, nonselective medium allowing the cultivation of not only fastidious anaerobes but also of aerobic and…
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MUG MacConkey Agar
HiMediaMacConkey Agar is employed for the cultivation of enteric bacteria and in differentiation of lactose fermenters and nonfermenters. The medium contains bile salts to inhibit non-intestinal bacteria and lactose with neutral red indicator to distinguish the lactose-fermenting coliforms from the…
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CRITERION™ Triple Sugar Iron Agar
Hardy DiagnosticsCRITERION™ Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar is recommended for use in the differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae by their ability to ferment glucose, lactose, and sucrose, and produce hydrogen sulfide.
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The BD BBL™ Crystal™ identification system is a miniaturized identification system that requires only one step for inoculation. Once inoculated, the panels provide a safe and easy-to-handle closed system. Reagent addition and oil overlay are completely eliminated by the panel design. The system has…
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Campylobacter Cefex Agar Base is recommended for isolation and cultivation of Campylobacter species. It is a highly nutritious base and the addition of horse blood supplements the medium with X-factor and other growth factor requirements. Incorporation of antibiotics, Cefaperazone and cycloheximide…
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The HiMedia sabouraud dextrose agar medium with tetracycline, is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. In accordance with Indian Pharmacopoeia 2010, this medium is used for growth of yeasts and moulds. Application: For Selective…
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Leptospira Enrichment
HiMediaA filter sterilized chemical enrichment supplement recommended for cultivation of Leptospira species. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
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The BD trichophyton agar 2 is developed specifically for the cultivation of a wide range of microorganisms from the derivatives of clinical and non-clinical specimens. It comes in a ready-to-use petri dish that prevents sticking of bacteria on the surface.
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An antibiotic supplement recommended for the selective isolation of Legionella species from mixed cultures. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.
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Nutrient Agar
MoltoxFor the cultivation of bacteria and for the enumeration of organisms in water, sewage, feces and other materials.
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Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is used in qualitative procedures for cultivation of pathogenic and nonpathogenic fungi, particularly dermatophytes. The medium is rendered more selective for fungi by the addition of antimicrobics.
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This medium is used for the cultivation of Mycobacteria. It was formulated by Middlebrook and Cohn. On enrichment with OADC Growth Supplement (FD018) and glycerol, it is recommended for cultivation and sensitivity testing of M. tuberculosis . Application: For Laboratory Chemicals, Analytical…
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Appearance: Very pale yellow, clear to trace hazy Reaction of Solution at 25°C: pH 6.9 ± 0.2
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Agar used for the identification of gram-negative enteric bacilli on the basis of dextrose, lactose and sucrose fermentation and hydrogen sulphide production.
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HiMedia Alkaline Peptone Water
HiMediaAlkaline Peptone Water is recommended for enrichment of Vibrio species. The high pH of the medium, approximately 8.4 provides a favorable environment for the growth of Vibrio's. Peptone provides nitrogen and carbon source, long chain amino acids, vitamins and other essential nutrients. Sodium…
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BD Difco™ Dehydrated Culture Media Manufactured and tested for uniformity and consistency from lot-to-lot Packaging offered in 100 g, 500 g, 2 kg and 10 kg BBL/Difco Laboratories maintains a strong commitment to research and development, resulting in an extensive range…
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BD Supplies more than 400 different BD Difco™ and BD BBL™ brand media formulations and ingredients in dehydrated form for the convenience of the laboratorian and bioprocessing specialist.
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CRITERION™ Modified Casman
Hardy DiagnosticsCRITERION™ Modified Casman for the cultivation of Haemophilus spp. and with added sheep blood can be used for the differentiation of Haemophilus spp.
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HiMedia Actinomyces Broth
HiMediaIt is recommended for the cultivation and maintenance of anaerobic Actinomycete species. Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder Colour and clarity of prepared medium: yellow to light amber coloured slightly opalescent solution with a slight precipitate forms in tubes …
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Corning® Laminin
CorningCorning extracellular matrices (ECMs) enable researchers to mimic in vivo environments for 2D and 3D cell culture applications. Laminin is a major component of basement membranes. It has numerous biological activities including promotion of cell adhesion, migration, chemotaxis, growth, and…
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HiMedia Kligler Iron HiVeg™ Agar
HiMediaHiveg medium combination of the lead acetate medium described by Kligler and Russels Double Sugar Agar and is used as a differentiation medium for typhoid, dysentery and allied bacilli. It differentiates lactose fermenters from the nonfermenters, Salmonella Typhi from other Salmonellae and also…