Bordet Gengou w/15% Sheep Blood 20mL Plate, 10/Pk

Bordet Gengou Agar with 15% Sheep Blood is a classic, highly enriched medium specifically developed for the isolation and clinical diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis and Bordetella parapertussis, the causative agents of whooping cough. Each sterile 100x15mm petri dish contains 20mL of a potato infusion-based agar supplemented with glycerol and an exceptionally high concentration (15%) of defibrinated sheep blood. The potato infusion provides essential nitrogen and vitamins while the starch content absorbs toxic fatty acids that would otherwise inhibit the growth of these fastidious organisms.

This medium is renowned for facilitating the unique colony morphology of Bordetella species. On Bordet Gengou Agar, B. pertussis colonies typically appear as smooth, convex, glistening droplets resembling "mercury drops" or "bisected pearls." The high 15% blood content is critical not only for providing the intense nutritional support required by the bacteria but also for visualizing the characteristic zone of hemolysis associated with pathogenic strains. This makes it a vital tool in clinical microbiology laboratories for the analysis of nasopharyngeal swabs and aspirates during pertussis outbreaks.

Each pack contains 10 individually sealed, gamma-irradiated plates to guarantee sterility and media freshness. The 20mL fill volume provides a thick, moisture-rich agar bed, which is essential for maintaining viability during the incubation period (typically 3 to 7 days). The plates are manufactured under strict quality standards to ensure the correct balance of potato glycerine base and blood, optimizing the recovery of these delicate respiratory pathogens.

• Specialized enrichment medium for Bordetella pertussis (Whooping Cough)

• High 15% Sheep Blood content for maximum nutrient support

• Potato infusion base absorbs toxic fatty acids to promote growth

• Enables visualization of characteristic "mercury drop" colonies

• Sterile, pre-poured 20mL volume in 100x15mm petri dishes

• Essential for clinical respiratory diagnostics and pertussis screening

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