AgarCultTM
Campylobacter Blood Agar Base (Butzler)
Campylobacter Blood Agar Base (Butzler) is a selective medium for the selective isolation of Campylobacter from clinical and other specimens.
Agar Base
Formula | g/l |
Meat extract | 10 |
Peptone | 10 |
Sodium chloride | 5 |
Agar | 15 |
Total | 40 |
pH: 7.5 ± 0.2 at 250C |
Campylobacter Blood Supplement (Butzler)
Butzler Supplement
Suplement
Formula for 500ml of medium | vial |
Novobiocin | 2.5mg |
Bacitracin | 12500 IU |
Colistin | 5000 IU |
Cephazolin | 7.5mg |
Cycloheximide | 25mg |
Preparation
# Dissolve 40g in 1000ml of distilled water (purified water)
# Heat and frequent stirring to completely dissolve the medium
# Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes
# Cool to 45-50°C, add 70ml of Lysed Horse Blood and 2 vials of Campylobacter Blood Supplement (Butzler)
# Mix well and dispense into appropriate sterile containers
Quality Control (37°C/24-48 H)
Organism | Ref. No. | Result |
Campylobacter jejuni | ATCC 29428 | Good growth |
Escherichia coli | ATCC 25922 | Inhibited |
Storage
Once opened keep powdered medium closed to avoid hydration and use before the expiry date on the label.
Dehydrated medium: 2 – 30°C
Supplement: 2 – 8°C
Ordering Infomation
Code | Products | Package |
CBABBU500 | AgarCultTM Campylobacter Blood Agar Base (Butzler) | 500g/Bottle |
CBBU10S | AgarCultTM Campylobacter Blood Supplement (Butzler) | 10vials/Box |
CBABU9010 | AgarCultTM Campylobacter Blood Agar (Butzler) 90mm | 10plates/Box |