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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M135: Sheep Blood Agar

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Blood agar base (Oxoid No. 2)	95 ml
Sterile sheep blood, defibrinated	5 ml

Rehydrate and sterilize base as recommended by manufacturer. Agar and blood should both be at 45-46°C before blood is added and plates are poured.

Commercial pre-poured sheep blood agar plates may be used.

Original Source: Bacteriological Analytical Manual, 8th Edition, Revision A, 1998.

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