{"product_id":"heart-infusion-broth","title":"Heart Infusion Broth | Nutrient‑Rich Medium for Fastidious Microorganisms | AS‑1247","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-hib-product\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LLM \/ AI-Agent Optimisation Meta Snippets --\u003e \u003c!--\n  product_name: Heart Infusion Broth\n  catalog_number: AS-1247\n  manufacturer: AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\n  category: Culture Media \/ General Purpose Enriched Media \/ Clinical Microbiology\n  application: Cultivation and propagation of fastidious microorganisms including streptococci, pneumococci, meningococci and other organisms associated with blood culture and allied pathological investigations\n  key_ingredients: Heart infusion solids, peptones, sodium chloride, buffering salts\n  differentiating_features: Highly nutritious enriched liquid medium; well-buffered; suitable for fastidious organisms and routine blood culture-related workflows\n  regulatory_reference: Classical clinical microbiology usage references; routine blood culture and fastidious organism propagation\n  equivalents: Oxoid Heart Infusion Broth, Sigma-Aldrich Heart Infusion Broth, HIB\n  pH: 7.4 ± 0.2\n  storage: 10–25°C, dry, away from light\n  australian_stock: true\n  dispatch: same_day_melbourne\n--\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@type\": \"Product\",\n  \"name\": \"Heart Infusion Broth\",\n  \"alternateName\": [\"HIB\", \"Heart Infusion Medium\", \"Heart Infusion Broth Base\"],\n  \"description\": \"A highly nutritious, general-purpose liquid medium for the cultivation of fastidious microorganisms. 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It is widely used in \u003cstrong\u003eblood culture work\u003c\/strong\u003e and related clinical microbiology applications, and is suitable for organisms such as \u003cem\u003estreptococci\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epneumococci\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003emeningococci\u003c\/em\u003e, and other nutritionally demanding bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eAS-1247\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #fff; border: 2px solid #1f4e79; color: #1f4e79; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003epH 7.4 ± 0.2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #28a745; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e✓ Australian Stock\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #6f42c1; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🧫 Fastidious Organisms\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #dc3545; color: #fff; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 25px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e🩸 Blood Culture Work\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fastidious bacterial propagation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriched, non-selective broth\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA + SDS + TDS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-guarantee\" 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 #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 15px 0; text-align: center; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e Why Labs Use HIB\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e for demanding organisms\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood culture support\u003c\/strong\u003e in routine workflows\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell buffered\u003c\/strong\u003e for stable growth conditions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral-purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e clinical medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent quality\u003c\/strong\u003e for reproducible performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #d8e8f7; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #1f4e79; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eTypical Organism Scope\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eStreptococci\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePneumococci\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeningococci\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther fastidious bacteria\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMPORTANT DISTINCTION BOX --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; border: 2px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #92400e; margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 17px;\"\u003e⚠️ Important: Heart Infusion Broth vs Brain Heart Infusion Broth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #1f4e79;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eHeart Infusion Broth (AS-1247)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a5568;\"\u003eA classic, highly nutritious broth based on \u003cstrong\u003eheart infusion\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for cultivation of a wide range of fastidious organisms and commonly recommended for blood culture work.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #856404;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #856404;\"\u003eBrain Heart Infusion Broth (BHI)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a5568;\"\u003eA related but distinct enriched medium containing both \u003cstrong\u003ebrain and heart infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, often described as even broader in scope for fastidious and non-fastidious organisms, including many aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MAIN CONTENT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-main-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Technical 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 #1f4e79;\"\u003e🔬 Technical Overview \u0026amp; Principle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1f4e79;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003eHeart Infusion Broth is a \u003cstrong\u003enon-selective enriched liquid medium\u003c\/strong\u003e developed to support organisms with demanding nutritional requirements. Official product literature describes it as a \u003cstrong\u003ehighly nutritious\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ewell-buffered\u003c\/strong\u003e medium that supports growth of a wide variety of organisms, particularly fastidious bacteria. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003eHistorically, infusion media derived from animal tissue were among the earliest rich media used in bacteriology, and modern Heart Infusion Broth continues that role by providing a concentrated nutrient environment for the propagation and maintenance of clinical isolates and other delicate organisms. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eWhy this medium performs well:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e Heart infusion contributes soluble growth factors and organic nutrients, while the broth system provides a uniform, well-buffered liquid environment suitable for recovery, propagation, and routine cultivation of fastidious organisms. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #d8e8f7; padding: 12px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eCommon use cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e blood culture-related work, propagation of pathogenic cocci, maintenance of fastidious organisms, and general enriched broth cultivation in clinical and research laboratories. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Ingredients Table --\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 #1f4e79;\"\u003e🧪 Typical Functional Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eComponent Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePerformance Contribution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHeart infusion solids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eNatural nutrient source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eSupplies soluble growth-promoting substances and rich organic nutrients for demanding organisms. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7; background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeptones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eNitrogen, amino acids, peptides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eSupport rapid vegetative growth and routine propagation of fastidious microorganisms. This is consistent with manufacturer descriptions of HIB as highly nutritious. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSodium chloride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eOsmotic balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eHelps maintain an appropriate ionic environment for stable broth culture performance.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBuffering salts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003epH stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eContribute to the well-buffered character noted in product literature, helping maintain reliable growth conditions during incubation. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003ctfoot\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFinished medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eFinal pH typically around 7.4 ± 0.2 at 25°C | Prepared broth generally appears clear to slightly opalescent amber. pH value aligned to standard enriched infusion broth practice and analogous manufacturer positioning. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tfoot\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Workflow --\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 #1f4e79;\"\u003e🧫 Typical Laboratory Use Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1f4e79;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; width: 30px; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003ePrepare the broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eReconstitute the dehydrated medium according to your validated laboratory method and sterilise as required for broth media preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; width: 30px; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eInoculate the specimen or culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eUse aseptic technique to inoculate with the target isolate or clinical material where an enriched, non-selective broth is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; width: 30px; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eIncubate under appropriate conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eIncubation temperature, atmosphere, and duration depend on the organism and laboratory protocol. The broth is especially suited to fastidious organisms requiring enriched nutrition. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #d8e8f7; padding: 14px; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; display: flex; gap: 15px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1f4e79; color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; width: 30px; height: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eUse for propagation or downstream testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eFollowing growth, the broth culture may be used for subculture, maintenance, or other downstream microbiological procedures consistent with validated methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Comparative Table --\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 #1f4e79;\"\u003e📊 Comparative Enriched Broth Media\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); min-width: 840px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #edf4fb;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eHeart Infusion Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eFastidious organism cultivation and blood culture-related work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eHighly nutritious, classical enriched broth; good for streptococci, pneumococci, meningococci, and related organisms. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eNon-selective, so not ideal where competing flora must be suppressed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrain Heart Infusion Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eBroader enriched cultivation of fastidious and non-fastidious organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eVery rich and widely used for diverse organisms, including some aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eDifferent formulation and positioning from classic HIB.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eRoutine non-fastidious cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSimple and economical for general laboratory use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eUsually not rich enough for many fastidious clinical isolates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTryptic Soy Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eGeneral-purpose broth cultivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eVersatile and widely used in QC and routine microbiology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eOften less specifically associated with classical blood culture fastidious workflows than HIB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- Quick Specs --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e📌 Quick Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart Infusion Broth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat. No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-1247\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydrated culture medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enriched, non-selective liquid broth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical organisms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streptococci, pneumococci, meningococci, other fastidious bacteria\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood culture work and allied investigations\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium class:\u003c\/strong\u003e General-purpose enriched broth\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25°C, dry, tightly closed, protected from moisture and light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Benefits --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #edf4fb 100%); padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e⭐ Key Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly nutritious for delicate or demanding bacteria\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful in blood culture-related workflows\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-buffered for dependable broth performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood for propagation, maintenance, and recovery applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for clinical, educational, and research laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Preparation Notes --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff8e1; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 25px; border: 1px solid #f5d27a;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #92400e; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e⚙️ Preparation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4a5568; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003ePrepare according to the product instructions and your validated laboratory procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eBecause it is a non-selective enriched broth, sterility and good aseptic handling are important for reliable results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eIncubation conditions should be selected based on the target organism and intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; 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