Legionella Agar Base

Product Name:Legionella Agar Base

Product Description:Yeast Extract provides sources of nitrogen, carbon, and vitamins in Legionella Agar. Activated Charcoal decomposes hydrogen peroxide, a metabolic product toxic to Legionella spp., and may also collect carbon dioxide and modify surface tension. ACES Buffer is added to maintain the proper pH for optimal growth. α-Ketoglutarate stimulates organism growth. Agar is the solidifying agent. Legionella Agar is supplemented with L-Cysteine, an essential amino acid, and Ferric Pyrophosphate, an iron supplement. Both supplements are incorporated to satisfy specific nutritional requirements of Legionella spp. Selective agents can be added if necessary.

Intended Use:Legionella Agar is used for the isolation of Legionella spp.