BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR W/5% SHEEP BLOOD CHLORA

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BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR W/5% SHEEP BLOOD CHLORA by GRANITE DIAGNOSTICS INC.

Functionally designed by GRANITE DIAGNOSTICS INC., the BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR W/5% SHEEP BLOOD CHLORA is a highly effective and sophisticated microbial growth medium. Its primary use lies in the field of bacteriology where it facilitates the growth, isolation, and cultivation of a wide range of fastidious organisms, both aerobic and anaerobic.

This product uniquely features a nutrient-rich formulation, combining components derived from brain, heart tissue, and sheep's blood. This not only supports the growth of a wide spectrum of microorganisms but also enhances the detection of hemolytic activity, an essential factor in many bacterial evaluations.

With its quality-driven design, the BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR W/5% SHEEP BLOOD CHLORA eradicates false negatives by assuring the comprehensive detection of bacteria. Labs and research facilities benefit from its efficiency, streamlined work process, and more accurate results, thus providing more in-depth insights for medical evaluations and patient diagnosis.

In the hands of professionals, this product achieves a fundamental shift in granular-level microbial detection, further solidifying Granite Diagnostics Inc.'s commitment to revolutionizing medical and laboratory technology. The BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR W/5% SHEEP BLOOD CHLORA ensures consistency in quality and performance, setting new industry standards of excellence.

Primary Use:

Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a valuable tool used primarily in the field of clinical microbiology for the culture of a broad variety of microorganisms including many types of fastidious bacteria. By providing a rich nutrient medium, it supports the growth of these microbes for further analysis. The addition of 5% sheep blood enhances the medium by facilitating the growth of more demanding, hemolytic organisms. It also allows for the detection of hemolytic reactions, an important diagnostic criterion in the identification of many bacterial species. Overall, its primary medical application is in the isolation, cultivation, and identification of pathogenic bacteria from clinical samples. Through the data obtained from these cultures, healthcare professionals can dia

How It Works:

Introduction to Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood (BHIA)

Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, commonly referred to as BHIA, is a type of microbial growth medium used in clinical and non-clinical laboratories. It is generally categorized under 'Microbiological Culture Media.'

Composition

The BHIA is enriched with brain heart infusion, which provides nutrients required for the growth of a variety of microorganisms. The 5% sheep blood in the BHIA is vital for detecting hemolytic activity, a process in which certain microorganisms produce enzymes to breakdown red blood cells.

Functionality of BHIA

BHIA has a broad spectrum of utilization for cultivating a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including both fastidious and non-fastidious organisms. Fastidious organisms are those which require specific nutrients, conditions, or growth factors to survive, whereas non-fastidious organisms are more flexible and can grow under a wider range of conditions.
BHIA provides an ideal environment for these organisms to thrive due to its optimal supply of nutrients, including sources of carbon and nitrogen, salts, vitamins, and crucial selective and differential elements.

Hemolytic Activity Analysis

One of the critical features of BHIA is its capability to detect and differentiate hemolytic activity. When certain bacteria are grown on this medium, enzymes called hemolysins are produced. These hemolysins, depending on the type produced (alpha-, beta-, or gamma-), can partially or completely lyse the red blood cells present in the medium.
By observing the changes in the streaked colonies' appearance, you can classify the hemolytic activity:

Alpha-hemolysis: Partial breaking down of red blood cells, leading to a greenish discoloration of the medium around the colonies.
Beta-hemolysis: Complete lysis of red blood cells, seen as a clear, or slightly yellow, zone surrounding the bacterial colonies.
Gamma-hemolysis: No breakdown of red blood cells is observed, and the medium remains the same color.

Conclusion

The Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is a versatile tool in microbiology, aiding in the study, detection, and classification of a wide array of microorganisms. It provides an environmentally rich medium for bacterial and fungal culture and plays a crucial role in identifying hemolytic activity.

Manufacturer:

GRANITE DIAGNOSTICS INC.

Status: In Stock

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