Sodium desoxycholate 10%, use to identify S. pneumoniae, colonies will autolyze in the presence of bile salts. Store in refrigerator, warm before use. Recommended for use in presumptively differentiating bile soluble Streptococcus pneumoniae from bile insoluble alpha-hemolytic Streptococcus spp.…

Fluid Thioglycollate Media, USP is recommended for the cultivation of aerobic, microaerophilic, and anaerobic microorganisms in normally sterile materials. Fluid Thioglycollate Medium conforms to the formula stated in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

For use in slide preparations of specimens for the purpose of identifying fungal elements. Dissolves epithelial cells that may mask fungal elements.

Developer reagent for the Methyl Red test.

For use in determining the Voges-Proskauer (VP) reaction of bacteria.

Hydrogen peroxide 3%, (H2O2), catalase positive organisms (such as Staphylococcus) will evolve gas bubbles in the presence of H2O2. Useful in the presumptive identification and differentiation of many bacteria. Beta-hemolytic organisms, such as Streptococcus species (catalase-negative),…

For use in determining the nitrate reduction reaction of bacteria, other than Mycobacterium species. Compatible with all strip and cupule tests.

Trypticase Soy Broth conforms with specifications of The United States Pharmacopeia (USP). Trypticase Soy Broth (Soybean-Casein Digest Medium) is a general-purpose medium used in qualitative procedures for the cultivation of fastidious and nonfastidious microorganisms from a variety of…

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.

For the cultivation of microorganisms. Also known as TSB or Soybean-Casein Digest Broth, USP. C838N79 Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) in a ReadyRack™ The ReadyRack™ is a plastic rack designed for cleanroom use and can be rinsed with alcohol. It is a convenient way to bring media into…

For use in determining the Voges-Proskauer (VP) reaction of bacteria.