{"product_id":"differential-reinforced-clostridial-agar","title":"Differential Reinforced Clostridial Agar | Selective Medium for Anaerobic Bacteria | AS‑1208","description":"\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-drca-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Hero Section --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fbff 0%, #eef5fb 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 30px; align-items: start;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1d6fb8; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #e8f2ff; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science • Culture Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDifferential Reinforced Clostridial Agar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #243b53; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eSolid agar medium for cultivation and colony-level differentiation of Clostridia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #334e68; max-width: 700px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Reinforced Clostridial Agar (DRCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solidified version of Reinforced Clostridial Medium designed for the \n\u003cstrong\u003eisolation, cultivation, and colony-level differentiation of Clostridium species\u003c\/strong\u003e and other anaerobes. \nThe medium provides a rich nutrient base and low oxidation–reduction potential suitable for robust anaerobic growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #1d6fb8; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCat. No: AS-1208\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #1d6fb8; color: #1d6fb8; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAnaerobic Agar Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e✓ Australian Stock\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #0ea5e9; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e🧪 Clostridia Isolation Agar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🚀 \u003cstrong\u003eFast Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian supply\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eMicrobiological Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine laboratory use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA + SDS available\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Right Hero Box --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); min-width: 280px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🏆 Reliable Clostridia Isolation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong\u003eSupports Clostridia growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🌑 \u003cstrong\u003eLow redox environment\u003c\/strong\u003e for anaerobiosis\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eDifferentiation by colony morphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e🍽️ \u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Pharma workflows\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e📞 \u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #ecfeff; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #a5f3fc;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #0c4a6e; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSolid Anaerobic Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #4a5568; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 5px;\"\u003eDesigned for isolation and colony characterisation of Clostridia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Main Grid --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Overview --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e🔬 Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1d6fb8;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifferential Reinforced Clostridial Agar (DRCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e is formulated for the \n\u003cstrong\u003eisolation and cultivation of Clostridium species\u003c\/strong\u003e from food, environmental, pharmaceutical, and general laboratory samples. \nThe medium is based on the classical Reinforced Clostridial Medium formulation, solidified with agar to allow colony formation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nIt is suitable for routine anaerobic workflows requiring \u003cstrong\u003ecolony morphology assessment, purity checks, and subculture\u003c\/strong\u003e of Clostridia and other anaerobes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Principle --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e⚗️ Principle of the Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\nPeptones \u0026amp; extracts\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRich nutrient supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eStarch \u0026amp; glucose\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; detoxification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eL-cysteine\u003cbr\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #0c4a6e;\"\u003eReduced redox potential for anaerobic growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\nThe medium contains peptones, beef extract, and yeast extract to supply essential nutrients. \nSoluble starch helps neutralise toxic metabolites, while glucose provides a fermentable carbohydrate. \nL-cysteine acts as a reducing agent, lowering the oxidation–reduction potential. \nAgar solidifies the medium, enabling colony formation and morphological differentiation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Applications --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e🧬 Key Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0c4a6e; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🦠 Clostridia Isolation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eSuitable for isolating Clostridium spp. from mixed anaerobic samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0c4a6e; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🍽️ Food \u0026amp; Dairy Microbiology\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eUsed in workflows for anaerobic spore-formers and spoilage organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0c4a6e; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🏭 Pharmaceutical Testing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eApplicable for anaerobic bioburden and raw material testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #0c4a6e; margin: 0 0 10px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e🔍 Colony Characterisation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eDifferentiation based on colony morphology, gas formation, and growth pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e✨ Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ecfeff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #06b6d4;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 15px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #4a5568; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolidified RCM formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e for colony isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupports fastidious anaerobes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow redox potential\u003c\/strong\u003e for Clostridia growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: #4a5568; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifferentiation by colony morphology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for food, pharma, and environmental labs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable with COA and SDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Composition --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e🧪 Typical Composition (g\/L)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eApprox. Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003ePeptone \/ meat extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eNutrient source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eProvides amino acids \u0026amp; growth factors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eYeast extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eVitamin source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSupplies B-vitamins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eGlucose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eEnergy source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSoluble starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eDetoxifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eNeutralises toxic metabolites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSodium chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOsmotic balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMaintains suitable conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSodium acetate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBuffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eStabilises pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eL-cysteine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eReducing agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eLowers redox potential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eAgar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eForms stable culture surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eExact formulation may vary slightly by manufacturing standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Comparison --\u003e\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 #1d6fb8;\"\u003e📊 Related Anaerobic Media Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #d8e1e8; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #f6f8fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px;\"\u003eMain Basis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 15px 12px;\"\u003eTypical Role\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ecfeff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #0c4a6e;\"\u003eDRCA (AS‑1208)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSolid anaerobic agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eReinforced Clostridial formulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eClostridia isolation \u0026amp; colony differentiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eReinforced Clostridial Medium (RCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eBroth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRich anaerobic nutrient base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eAnaerobic enrichment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eTSC Agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSelective differential agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSulfite + iron indicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eSulfite-reducing Clostridia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48391359398143,"sku":"AS-1208-500G","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/differential-reinforced-clostridial-agar","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}