BRAIN HEART INFUSION AGAR

Brain Heart Infusion Agar is a general purpose plating medium for the isolation, cultivation and maintenance of a wide range of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms. It supports the growth of aerobic microorganisms from clinical and non clinical specimens and is suitable for the cultivation of bacteria, yeasts and moulds. If selective isolation of fungi is desired, gentamicin and chloramphenicol may be included to inhibit unwanted bacterial growth.
Brain and heart infusions supply organic nitrogen, carbon, vitamins and other vital nutrients for microbial growth. Dextrose serves as the carbohydrate and energy source, with its low concentration helping stimulate early microbial growth. Sodium Chloride keeps the osmotic environment in which the cells can stay stable. Disodium phosphate is employed as a buffering agent, neutralizing acids produced during dextrose utilization and thus ensuring the continued viability of the microorganisms during cultivation. Agar provides the solidifying matrix necessary for plate-based culture.
The rich nutrient composition of Brain Heart Infusion Agar makes it suitable for routine microbiological testing, especially when consistent revitalization and sustenance of a wide variety of microorganisms are necessary.

Well suited for the isolation, cultivation and maintenance of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts and moulds from diverse specimens.