MAST Blood Agar Base 500g – Dehydrated Microbiology Culture Medium

MAST Blood Agar Base 500g is a dehydrated, general-purpose microbiological culture medium used for preparing blood agar for the cultivation of a wide range of bacteria and fungi. When supplemented with sterile defibrinated blood, the prepared medium supports the growth of fastidious organisms and allows laboratories to observe characteristic haemolytic reactions. Mast It is suitable for routine clinical microbiology and laboratory applications where blood-enriched culture media are required. Key Features - General-purpose microbiological culture medium - Supplied as dehydrated powder - Supports cultivation of bacteria and fungi - Suitable for fastidious and non-fastidious organisms - Can be supplemented with sterile defibrinated blood - Enables observation of haemolytic reactions - Suitable for preparation of blood agar and chocolate agar - 500g laboratory pack - Designed for professional laboratory use Specification Details Product Blood Agar Base Brand MAST Product Code DM100D Pack Size 500g Form Dehydrated powder Application Microbiological culture Medium Type General-purpose non-selective medium Recommended Concentration 37.5g per litre Approximate pH 7.3 Storage Temperature 15–25°C Peptone Mixture 16.0g/L Yeast Extract 2.0g/L D-Glucose 0.5g/L Sodium Chloride 7.0g/L Agar 12.0g/L Sterilization Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes Blood Supplement Typically 5–7% sterile defibrinated blood Pack Weight 500g