Brucella Medium Base

Brucella Medium Base is a general purpose medium for the cultivation of Brucella spp. and other fastidious microorganisms.

Brucella Medium Base has been developed from the APHA formulation for Albimi broth.

The peptones act as carbon, nitrogen and vitamin source in this medium. Glucose is a fermentable carbohydrate and sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance of the medium.

Used for the cultivation of Brucella spp. and other fastidious microorganisms.

Additional Information

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (C): 10-30C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Firm Gel

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Straw

Prepared Medium Colour: Straw

Dehydrated PH7.0±0.2

Prepared PH: 7.0±0.2

Recommended Incubation: For Brucella spp. Incubate under CO2 at 37±1°C for 18-96 hours.

Formula*g/L

Peptones: 22

Sodium chloride: 5

Glucose: 1

Sodium bisulfite: 0.1

Agar: 14.9

Total: 43