{"product_id":"blood-agar-base-no-2","title":"Blood Agar Base No. 2","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBlood Agar Base No. 2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eHighly Enriched Medium for Superior Haemolysis\u003cbr data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eCatalog Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eAS-1145\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"150\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"422\"\u003eBlood Agar Base No. 2 (CAT: AS-1145) is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"261\"\u003epremium, non-selective solid culture medium base\u003c\/strong\u003e formulated to produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eexceptionally wide, sharp, and well-defined haemolytic zones\u003c\/strong\u003e when supplemented with 5–10% sterile defibrinated blood (sheep or horse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eIts enriched formulation—containing meat infusion, liver digest, selected peptones, and yeast extract—supports luxuriant growth of fastidious organisms and enhances haemolysin expression. This makes Blood Agar Base No. 2 particularly well suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"703\"\u003eβ-haemolytic streptococci\u003c\/strong\u003e, where haemolysis clarity is critical for accurate interpretation. It is widely regarded as superior to standard blood agar bases in both clinical and veterinary microbiology laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"897\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eProduces \u003cstrong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"974\"\u003ewide, clear β-haemolysis zones\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially with \u003cem data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eStreptococcus pyogenes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eExtra-rich nutrient base for fastidious and haemolytic organisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eTransparent agar surface for easy colony and haemolysis observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eIdeal base for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eblood agar, chocolate agar, and CAMP test media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003ePerformance comparable to leading international reference formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Veterinary Microbiology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ePrimary isolation of β-haemolytic streptococci (Groups A, B, C, G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eDifferentiation of α-, β-, and γ-haemolysis patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eFastidious Organism Cultivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eStreptococcus pneumoniae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eListeria 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data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eCAMP test\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003ePreparation of chocolate agar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eBase medium for selective streptococcal formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eComposition (per litre)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eProteose Peptone: 15.0 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eLiver Digest: 2.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eAdd \u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e5–10% v\/v sterile defibrinated blood\u003c\/strong\u003e (50–100 mL\/L)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eSheep or horse blood recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2246\"\u003eAdd at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e45–50 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve red cell integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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