Brucella Blood Agar (BRU) is an enriched non-selective agar medium. Brucella Blood Agar is intended for the isolation, quantitation and partial identification of obligate anaerobic bacteria from clinical specimens. It is supplemented with vitamin K1 and Hemin to facilitate the recovery and pigment production of Prevotella melaninogenica. Sheep blood has been added for the observation of hemolytic reactions as seen by the double zone b - hemolysis of Clostridium perfringens. This medium will also support the growth of aerobic and microaerophilic bacteria if incubated appropriately. Brucella Blood Agar is also suitable for use in susceptibility testing, antibiotic differential disk examination and spot biochemical testing. This medium is prepared, stored and dispensed under oxygen-free conditions to prevent the formation of oxidized products prior to use.Susceptibility Testing: AS-614 150mm plates are the only product acceptable to use for susceptibility testing, and are certified to have an agar depth of 4mm.
