{"product_id":"terreno-selettivo-per-la-ricerca-ed-il-conteggio-di-legionella-spp-secondo-iso-11731-legionella-bcye-ab-agar-conf-20-piastre-90-mm","title":"Selective medium for the detection and enumeration of Legionella spp, according to ISO 11731 Legionella BCYE + AB Agar - Pack of 20 plates 90 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegionella Agar BCYE + AB - Pack of 20 90 mm plates\u003c\/b\u003e is a highly specialized culture medium, designed for the detection and enumeration of \u003ci\u003eLegionella spp\u003c\/i\u003e, in accordance with ISO 11731 standards. This product is essential for microbiology laboratories, healthcare facilities, and companies that need to monitor the presence of pathogenic bacteria in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelective Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for the isolation of \u003ci\u003eLegionella spp\u003c\/i\u003e from water samples and related matrices.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplete Formulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Contains yeast extract, activated charcoal, ACES buffer, alpha-ketoglutarate, cysteine, and ferric pyrophosphate.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelective Agents:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes polymyxin B and cefazolin to counter contaminating bacteria, and pimaricin as an antifungal agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComposition and Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYeast extract provides essential nutrients such as amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins, and minerals, promoting optimal growth of \u003ci\u003eLegionella spp\u003c\/i\u003e. Activated charcoal plays a crucial role in the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a toxic metabolite for these bacteria, thereby improving growth conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eACES buffer and potassium hydroxide are essential for maintaining the ideal pH, while the addition of alpha-ketoglutarate, cysteine, and ferric pyrophosphate meets the specific nutritional requirements of \u003ci\u003eLegionella spp\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstructions for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMembrane filtration is recommended to concentrate samples when the number of legionellae is unknown or does not exceed 10\u003csup\u003e4\u003c\/sup\u003e CFU per liter. In cases of higher concentrations, direct plating of the unconcentrated sample is recommended. For highly contaminated samples, it is necessary to dilute the sample and use direct plating before and after pretreatment with acidic or thermal solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCombined Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegionella Agar BCYE + AB\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to be used in synergy with \u003cb\u003eLegionella Agar BCYE\u003c\/b\u003e (ref. LF10051), which has the same formulation but without antibiotics. This combination allows greater versatility and precision in laboratory testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Legionella Agar BCYE + AB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eReliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Compliant with ISO standards, it ensures accurate and repeatable results.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEase of Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Ready to use, it reduces preparation time and increases laboratory efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Suitable for a variety of applications, from research to clinical diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cb\u003eLegionella Agar BCYE + AB\u003c\/b\u003e for effective and safe monitoring of water quality and to help ensure public health.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIOFILCHEM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57603114008958,"sku":"LF10448","price":53.66,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/4873\/4846\/files\/LF10448_--_000_34924.jpg?v=1783430786","url":"https:\/\/www.securlab.it\/en\/products\/selective-medium-for-the-detection-and-enumeration-of-legionella-spp-according-to-iso-11731-legionella-bcye-ab-agar-pack-of-20-plates-90-mm","provider":"Securlab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}