GC Agar

Code: KM0016-500G

Variation ID		Product Code	Pack Size	List Price	Qty
17995	photo_camera	KM0016-500G	500g KM0016-500G	£89.85

Pack: 500g

£89.85

GC Agar when used with blood and other enrichment is for the isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae but is also capable of supporting the growth of most fastidious micro-organisms.

This medium is based on the modified formulation described by Thayer and Martin that was based on the original formulation stated by Johnson.

Enrichment is usually attained using lysed blood but haemoglobin powder or chocolated blood are suitable alternatives. Additional enrichment can be provided by the addition of Suplex supplement (BM0478) which consists of yeast extract and glucose.

Selective variants of GC Agar can be prepared through the addition of various selective supplements such as VCAT (LS0002) or LCAT (LS0001). These supplements will suppress most of the background flora likely to be present in specimen and will restrict the swarming of Proteus spp.

The peptone is the source of the required nitrogen, carbon and vitamins. Sodium chloride maintains the osmotic balance in the medium. Starch is present to absorb toxic metabolites and phosphate buffers prevent pH changes during incubation.

Used for the isolation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae but is also capable of supporting the growth of most fastidious micro-organisms.

Additional Information

Shelf Life (days): 1095 days

Storage Temp (C): 10-30°C

Dehydrated Medium Appearance: Fine Powder

Prepared Medium Appearance: Firm Gel

Dehydrated Medium Colour: Pale Straw

Prepared Medium Colour: Red

Dehydrated PH: 7.2±0.2

Prepared PH: 7.2±0.2

Recommended Incubation: At 35-37°C in 4-6% CO₂ for 24-48 hours

Formula*g/L