Baird-Parker Agar, 90mm Plate

A selective diagnostic medium for the isolation and presumptive identification of Staphylococcus aureus from foodstuffs.

Baird Parker agar (BPA) 90mm plates are available in packs of 10 with a shelf life of 11 weeks. Available with short lead times from stock.

Specifications

Container 90mm Plate
Pack Size 10
Shelf Life 11 weeks
Storage Temp 2-8oC
Appearance Opaque, pale yellow coloured gel
Recommended Incubation 35 - 37oC
pH 6.8 +/-0.2
Fill Volume 20ml

Quality Control

Organisms Ref. No Result
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 NCTC 10788 >50% recovery, compared with control Black / grey colonies with clear halo
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 >50% recovery, compared with control Black / grey colonies with clear halo
Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 NCTC 12923 NCIMB 8545 Total Inhibition
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Total Inhibition
Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228 Black/grey colonies without clear halo
Staphylococcus saprophyticus ATCC 15305 NCTC 7292 Black/grey colonies without clear halo

Supporting Documents

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Description

8038

SKU: 8038