Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract (BCYE) with DGVP, for Legionella, 15x100mm plate

Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract (BCYE) Agar formulations are recommended for use in the cultivation and primary isolation of Legionella spp. in water and other samples suspected of harboring the bacteria.

BCYE with DGVP contains the dyes bromcresol purple and bromothymol blue, along with glycine, vancomycin and polymyxin. Antibiotics in the medium improve the recovery of Legionella species by inhibiting the growth of contaminating microorganisms, while dyes in the medium facilitate the differentiation and identification of Legionella.

Features and Benefits:

Optically clear polystyrene For distortion free viewing.
Heavy-Duty Reduces breakage during shipping.
Stacking rings Polystyrene Petri plates feature raised rings for stacking ability and prevents sliding.
Breathable PackagingPackaged in sleeves of 10 plates in a "breathable" bag that prevents buildup of condensation and excess moisture.

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