Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 - 7654

Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is used with blood for the isolation and cultivation of a wide variety of microorganisms in a laboratory setting. Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions in humans. Blood Agar Bases are typically supplemented with 5 – 10% sheep, rabbit, or horse blood, and used for isolating, cultivating, and determining hemolytic reactions of fastidious pathogenic microorganisms. Without enrichment, this blood agar base can be used as a general purpose medium. Tryptic Soy Agar is based on the Soybean-Casein Digest formula specified by US Pharmacopeia. Tryptic Soy Agar is a nutritious base, and a variety of supplements, including blood, are often added to enhance this medium. Tryptic Soy Blood Agar Base No. 2 was formulated to achieve good growth and improve hemolytic reactions of important pathogenic bacteria. Blood Agar Base media are specified in standard methods for food testing.