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In this section: Laboratory Methods (Food)

BAM Media M21: Blood Agar Base (Infusion Agar)

Media Index for BAM

January 2001

Heart muscle, infusion from	375 g
Thiotone	10 g
NaCl	5 g
Agar	15 g
Distilled water	1 liter

Heat gently to dissolve. Autoclave 20 min at 121°C. Final pH, 7.3 ± 0.2. Commercially available dehydrated heart infusion agars may be used.

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

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