Mueller Hinton II Agar with 5% Sheep Blood /Mueller Hinton Agar with 5% Sheep Blood
Overview
Mueller Hinton II Agar with 5% Sheep Blood/ Mueller Hinton Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is primarily used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, particularly with disc diffusion or gradient strip methods. While suitable for rapidly growing aerobes, it may require supplementation with 5% sheep blood for more fastidious bacteria like streptococci and Neisseria meningitidis. Originally developed for isolating Neisseria species, Mueller Hinton II Agar with 5% Sheep Blood/ Mueller Hinton Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is now primarily used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing due to the availability of more specialized media for Neisseria.
Intended Use
For drug susceptibility testing of fastidious bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, due to its enhanced ability to support their growth and facilitate the interpretation of hemolytic reactions.
Product Information
Category
Catalog Number
FP90M2021, FP90M2022
Pack Size
10 per pack