Selective Strep Agar (COBA Medium), for the selective isolation of all species of Strep
Contains 5% sheep blood, colistin, and oxolinic acid in a blood agar base. For the selective isolation of all Streptococcus species, including Groups A (S. pyogenes), B (S. agalactiae), C, D, F, and G. Also grows Streptococcus pneumoniae. Inhibits Staphs and Gram negative bacteria. An excellent medium when all types of Strep are desired to be isolated. Exhibits characteristic hemolytic reactions (alpha, beta, and gamma)
