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Optional Products

This item can be used optionally with:

CM0119
Charcoal Agar Base

Organisms

Organisms this product works with:

Bordetella pertussis / parapertussis

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BORDETELLA SELECTIVE SUPPLEMENT

Code: SR0082

A selective supplement for the isolation of Bordetella species when used with Charcoal Agar CM0119.

Vial contents (each vial is sufficient for 500ml of medium)
Cephalexin	20.0mg

Directions
Aseptically add 2ml of sterile distilled water to one vial and mix gently to dissolve the contents completely. Aseptically add the contents to 500ml of sterile molten Charcoal Agar CM0119, cooled to approximately 50°C, together with 10% defibrinated horse blood SR0050 . Mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
The vial contents may also be added to half strength Charcoal Agar CM0119 plus 10% defibrinated horse blood SR0050, for use as a transport medium for Bordetella pertussis.