Blood Agar 5% is a general-purpose culture medium used for the isolation, cultivation, and differentiation of a wide range of microorganisms. Each plate contains 19 mL of Tryptic Soy Agar enriched with 5% defibrinated sheep blood from healthy, antibiotic-free donor herds. Plates are optically clear for precise colony observation, heavy-duty for reduced breakage, and packaged in breathable sleeves of 10 to prevent condensation. Dimensions: 15x100mm.

Specifications

Product Type: General Purpose Growth and Differentiation Medium
Medium Composition: Tryptic Soy Agar base with 5% defibrinated sheep blood
Blood Source: 5% sheep blood from a veterinary-supervised, antibiotic-free donor herd
Plate Type: Standard Petri dish, 15 x 100 mm
Fill Volume: 19 mL
Material: Optically clear, heavy-duty polystyrene
Packaging: Sleeves of 10 plates in a breathable moisture-control bag
Color: Red (opaque)
Storage Temperature: 2–8 °C (refrigerated)
Shelf Life: Typically 8–10 weeks under proper storage
Applications:

Isolation and cultivation of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms

Differentiation of bacterial species based on hemolytic reactions (α, β, γ)
Features & Benefits:

Versatile performance: Supports growth of a wide range of clinical and environmental isolates

Differentiation capability: Detects hemolytic patterns for bacterial identification

Quality sourcing: 5% sheep blood from healthy, antibiotic-free animals ensures purity

Durable design: Heavy-duty polystyrene reduces cracking and breakage

Clarity: Optically clear plates allow distortion-free colony visualization

Stackable: Raised stacking rings prevent slipping and facilitate handling

Breathable packaging: Minimizes condensation and extends media integrity
Industries: Clinical, Research, Veterinary Diagnostics, Education
Pack Size: 10 plates per package