{"product_id":"bcye-agar","title":"BCYE Agar (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar)","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003eBCYE Agar (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar) | ISO 11731 Reference Medium | AS-1133\u003c\/title\u003e\n  \u003cmeta name=\"description\" content=\"BCYE Agar (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar) reference-grade medium for isolation of Legionella species from clinical and environmental samples. Suitable for non-selective and selective BCYE workflows.\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; color: #1d2935; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px;\" class=\"aus-product\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101820 0%, #0d141b 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); border: 1px solid #243746; border-left: 8px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #90cdf4; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science • Legionella Reference Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch1 style=\"color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBCYE Agar (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n        \u003ch2 style=\"color: #cfe8ff; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; opacity: 0.96;\"\u003eISO 11731 Reference Medium for Isolation of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #eef6ff; max-width: 700px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eReference-grade \u003cstrong\u003echarcoal-buffered yeast extract agar\u003c\/strong\u003e for primary isolation and cultivation of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e spp., especially \u003cem\u003eLegionella pneumophila\u003c\/em\u003e, from environmental and clinical reference samples. Suitable for both non-selective BCYE and selective BCYE workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #2b6cb0; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAS-1133\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid #90cdf4; color: #ffffff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🧫 Legionella Reference Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #101820; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e✓ ISO 11731 Aligned\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan style=\"background: #243746; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e⚗️ BCYE \/ GVPC \/ MWY \/ BMPA Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: #90cdf4;\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legionella isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.0–38.0 g\/L base\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncubation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–36°C \/ 5–10% CO₂ \/ up to 14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLegionella Recovery Specialist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #334e68; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated Charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e — neutralizes toxic by-products\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eACES Buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e — precise pH control\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-Cysteine + Iron\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential growth requirements\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eα-Ketoglutarate\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports colony maturation\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #eef6ff; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #cfe3f6;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2b6cb0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eGold-Standard Base Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eClinical + Water Microbiology\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 22px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eBCYE Agar (Buffered Charcoal Yeast Extract Agar) is the international reference solid culture medium for the primary isolation and cultivation of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e species, particularly \u003cem\u003eLegionella pneumophila\u003c\/em\u003e, from clinical and environmental samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eOriginally developed for fastidious Legionella recovery and later standardized in ISO 11731 workflows, BCYE Agar contains activated charcoal, ACES buffer, α-ketoglutarate, iron, and L-cysteine, all of which are essential for the successful culture of Legionella organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eAuSaMicS BCYE Agar is positioned as a reference-grade base medium suitable for both non-selective BCYE and selective BCYE variants, including workflows based on GVPC, MWY, and BMPA-style supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap:16px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6ff; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #cfe3f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003eActivated Charcoal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4a5568;\"\u003eNeutralizes toxic metabolites and protects sensitive Legionella cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbf6; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #cfe7d6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#2d5a3d;\"\u003ePrecise Buffering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4a5568;\"\u003eACES maintains critical pH stability for dependable culture performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff9e6; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #eadfb0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#8a6d1d;\"\u003eEssential Growth Factors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4a5568;\"\u003eIron and L-cysteine satisfy the specific metabolic needs of Legionella.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fbff; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#15324b;\"\u003eReference-Medium Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4a5568;\"\u003eRecognized as the gold-standard base medium in Legionella culture workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6ff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border-left:5px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental \u0026amp; Water Microbiology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIsolation of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e spp. from water systems, cooling towers, potable water networks, and plumbing-associated biofilm samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Reference Laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecovery of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e from respiratory specimens, bronchoalveolar samples, and lung tissue in reference or validated laboratory workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulatory \u0026amp; Surveillance Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference culture medium in Legionella monitoring and surveillance programs aligned with ISO 11731 and related laboratory standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003ePrinciple of the Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fbff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border-left:5px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; font-size:14px;\"\u003eBCYE Agar provides a nutrient-rich and protective environment specifically tailored to the metabolic requirements of \u003cem\u003eLegionella\u003c\/em\u003e species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 12px 0; padding-left:20px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivated charcoal\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs toxic peroxides and inhibitory compounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast extract\u003c\/strong\u003e supplies vitamins, peptides, and growth-supporting nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eACES buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains a tightly controlled pH, a critical factor for performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron and L-cysteine\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential metabolic requirements for Legionella\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eα-Ketoglutarate\u003c\/strong\u003e stimulates growth and supports colony maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"margin:0; font-size:14px;\"\u003eThe finished medium appears black and opaque, which helps characteristic Legionella colony morphology stand out during prolonged incubation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eComplete Formulation \u0026amp; Functional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6ff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border-left:5px solid #2b6cb0; margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px;\"\u003eBase Medium (Typical – per Liter)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003cthead style=\"background:#d9ebfa;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eIngredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eTechnical Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/thead\u003e\n              \u003ctbody\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eYeast extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eNutrient source\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eProvides vitamins and amino acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eActivated charcoal\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e2.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eProtective adsorbent\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eNeutralizes toxic by-products\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eACES buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e10.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eBuffering agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMaintains critical pH stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eα-Ketoglutarate (potassium salt)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e1.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eGrowth stimulant\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eEnhances colony development\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e13.0–15.0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSolidifying matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSupports prolonged incubation and colony observation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n            \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n          \u003ch4 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px;\"\u003eSupplements Added After Sterilization\u003c\/h4\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n            \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003cthead style=\"background:#f8fbff;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSupplement\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eConcentration\u003c\/th\u003e\n                  \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eImportance\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/thead\u003e\n              \u003ctbody\u003e\n                \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eL-Cysteine HCl·H₂O\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e0.4 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eEssential for Legionella metabolism and growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                \u003ctr\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eIron(III) pyrophosphate (soluble)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003e0.25 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n                  \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eEssential trace factor supporting recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n            \u003c\/table\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef7ff; padding:15px; border-radius:10px; margin-top:15px; border:1px solid #cfe3f6;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003eCritical Parameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Final pH at 25 °C should be 6.9 ± 0.1 for optimal performance.\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eLegionella Culture Media Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n            \u003cthead style=\"background:#15324b; color:#fff;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eRole\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eStrength\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eLimitation\u003c\/th\u003e\n                \u003cth style=\"padding:12px; text-align:left;\"\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/thead\u003e\n            \u003ctbody\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"background:#eef6ff; border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; font-weight:bold; color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003eBCYE Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eReference base medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eGold-standard recovery of fastidious Legionella\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMay require selective variant in contaminated samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003ePrimary isolation and confirmation workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eGVPC BCYE\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSelective Legionella isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eImproved selectivity for environmental matrices\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eHigher selective pressure may reduce some recoveries\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eWater and highly contaminated samples\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMWY Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eHighly selective variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eStrong differentiation\/selectivity in some workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMore specialized supplement system\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSurveillance and difficult matrices\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n              \u003ctr\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eBMPA \/ Related selective BCYE variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eSelective plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eAdaptable for specific lab protocols\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eMethod-dependent supplement handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n                \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px;\"\u003eReference and custom Legionella workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n          \u003c\/table\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 20px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eSelection Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap:15px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#eef6ff; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #cfe3f6;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003eChoose non-selective BCYE if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e• Sample contamination is low to moderate\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum recovery is the main priority\u003cbr\u003e• You need the classical reference base medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f4fbf6; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #cfe7d6;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#2d5a3d;\"\u003eChoose selective BCYE if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e• Samples are heavily contaminated\u003cbr\u003e• Water or environmental matrices require stronger inhibition of background flora\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fffbea; padding:18px; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid #f6e05e;\"\u003e\n            \u003cstrong style=\"color:#975a16;\"\u003eChoose BCYE as base if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e• Your workflow needs flexibility across GVPC, MWY, or BMPA-type variants\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:35px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; font-size:22px; margin:0 0 15px 0; padding-bottom:10px; border-bottom:3px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003eTypical Colony Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fbff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border-left:5px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eGrey-white to iridescent blue-green colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCharacteristic “ground-glass” appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCut-glass texture under stereomicroscopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:25px; border-radius:18px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8; box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 20px 0; font-size:18px; text-align:center;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctbody\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eCat. No.\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eAS-1133\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eMedium Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eReference-grade BCYE agar base\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e36.0–38.0 g in 950 mL purified water\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eCritical pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e6.9 ± 0.1 at 25 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eIncubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e35–36 °C \/ 5–10% CO₂ \/ high humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eUp to 14 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eBlack, opaque medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eDehydrated Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003eBelow 30 °C, dry, moisture protected\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003ePrepared Plates\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e2–8 °C, sealed, light protected, use within 4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n            \u003ctr\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px; font-weight:600; background:#f8fbff;\"\u003eHS Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n              \u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e3821.00.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#15324b; padding:25px; border-radius:18px; color:#fff; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#d6ecff; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px; text-align:center;\"\u003ePreparation Protocol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003col style=\"list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Suspend \u003cstrong\u003e36.0–38.0 g\u003c\/strong\u003e of BCYE base in \u003cstrong\u003e950 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e purified water.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Add ACES buffer and α-ketoglutarate; mix thoroughly.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Adjust pH to \u003cstrong\u003e6.9 at 50 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e using 1 N KOH.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Autoclave at \u003cstrong\u003e121 °C for 15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Cool to 50 °C, then aseptically add filter-sterilized L-cysteine and iron solutions.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli style=\"padding:8px 0; font-size:14px; position:relative; padding-left:35px;\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"position:absolute; left:0; top:8px; background:#fff; color:#15324b; width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n            Mix well and pour plates.\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ol\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:25px; border-radius:18px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8; box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 16px 0; font-size:18px; text-align:center;\"\u003ePack Sizes \u0026amp; Suggested Pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;\"\u003eAUD 68\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e250 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;\"\u003eAUD 145\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8; background:#eef6ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:700; color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003e500 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:700; color:#2b6cb0;\"\u003eAUD 245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;\"\u003eAUD 420\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px; font-weight:600;\"\u003e5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 8px;\"\u003eAUD 1620\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px; text-align:center;\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Compliance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eConforms to ISO 11731 reference-medium expectations\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSuitable for regulated and accredited laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eManufactured under controlled conditions for batch consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA) available\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS) available upon request\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8; margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px; text-align:center;\"\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Stability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:18px; font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDehydrated base:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store below 30 °C, dry, protected from moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepared plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store at 2–8 °C, sealed and protected from light\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Within 4 weeks of preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff; padding:20px; border-radius:16px; border:1px solid #d6e8f8;\"\u003e\n        \u003ch4 style=\"color:#15324b; margin:0 0 15px 0; font-size:16px; text-align:center;\"\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; 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