BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM

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BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM by LAKEWOOD BIOCHEMICAL CO. INC.

With quality at the forefront, Lakewood Biochemical Co. Inc provides professionals with the Brain Heart Infus Agar W/5% SB Penicillin/Streptom - a reliable bacteriological device used in numerous applications. This product has been carefully formulated with a hearty infusion from mammalian brains and hearts compounded with selective antibiotics, providing a rich medium essential for cultivating fastidious microorganisms.

With the added advantage of 5% SB Penicillin and Streptomycin, this formulation ensures the efficient suppression of competing bacteria, leading to a high degree of specificity in bacterial culture tests. This makes it an indispensable resource in laboratories for isolating and cultivating organisms from clinical specimens, as well as for pharmaceutical and vaccine production.

Lakewood Biochemical Co. Inc. is recognized for its commitment to precision and reliability, and the Brain Heart Infus Agar W/5% SB Penicillin/Streptom is the epitome of this commitment. When accuracy and high performance is a prerequisite, this device is a trusted partner for professionals aiming to deliver excellent results.

Primary Use:

The primary medical use of "Brain Heart Infusion Agar with 5% Sheep Blood Penicillin/Streptomycin" falls within the domain of microbiology - specifically, in the field of bacterial pathogen identification and susceptibility testing. The product serves as culture media, which is paramount to cultivating bacteria for medical testing purposes. This enriched, selective media, with added antibiotics (penicillin and streptomycin) and 5% sheep blood, provides optimal conditions for the growth of fastidious microorganisms that otherwise might be suppressed or outcompeted by the normal microbiota. More specifically, the sheep blood supplement allows for testing of hemolytic reactions, a critical part in differentiating pathogenic bacteria. The penicillin/streptomycin in the media is useful fo

How It Works:

Introduction to BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM

Brain Heart Infus Agar (BHIA) with 5% Sheep Blood (SB) Penicillin/Streptomycin is a type of medium used in microbiology and it falls under the category of 'Culture Media.' The purpose of this medical device is to provide a breeding ground for different types of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, to grow so they can be studied or identified.

Composition and Functionality

Brain Heart Infusion (BHI): This is a nutritious medium providing complete resources for the rapid growth of a variety of microorganisms. It involves a mixture of finely minced cow brains and hearts, supplying the nutrients such as glucose, sodium chloride, and disodium phosphate.

Sheep Blood: The 5% Sheep Blood is incorporated to enhance the growth of fastidious (nutrient-demanding) microorganisms and aid in the visual detection of hemolytic reactions (breakdown of red blood cells).

Penicillin/Streptomycin: These are antibiotics added into the medium that hinder the growth of unwanted or contaminating bacteria, thereby reducing competition for resources and allowing the organism of interest to grow more effectively.

Effective Implementation

When a sample, such as a swab from a patient is smeared onto the BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM plate, the bacteria present in the sample will start to multiply, consuming the nutrients provided in the medium. Different species of bacteria cause different types of changes (like color or formation of colonies) to the medium, which helps in identifying the particular type of bacteria.

Applications and Importance

This type of culture media is pivotal in clinical diagnostics to identify disease-causing (pathogenic) microorganisms, assess their sensitivity to antibiotics, obtain pure cultures for further testing, or even determine the normal flora in a particular environment or organ. With an understanding of the functionality of the BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM plate, medical professionals can accurately identify and better treat bacterial infections, contributing to better patient outcomes.

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BRAIN HEART INFUS AGAR W/5% SB PENICILLIN/STREPTOM

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