Fluid Thioglycollate Medium w/ 0.05% SPS

Description

This medium is A recommended for cultivation of aerobes, anaerobes and microaerophiles in blood culture. A The medium contains resazurin A dye. Small amount of Agar and L-cystine helps in creating anaerobic conditions. A Sodium polyanetholesulfonate SPS , an anticoagulant which inhibits the antimicrobial systems of blood, is used widely in blood culture medium and A cause an A increase in recovery of these organisms. A It contains 70 ml medium A for adult use.