{"product_id":"helicobacter-pylori-selective-medium-base","title":"Helicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base | Selective Isolation Medium | AS‑1249","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-hpylori-product\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LLM \/ AI-Agent Optimisation Meta Snippets --\u003e \u003c!--\n  product_name: Helicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base\n  catalog_number: AS-1249\n  manufacturer: AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\n  category: Culture Media \/ Clinical Microbiology \/ Helicobacter Isolation Media\n  application: Selective isolation and cultivation of Helicobacter pylori from gastric biopsy and related clinical specimens after enrichment with blood and selective supplement\n  key_ingredients: Columbia-type nutrient base, peptones, sodium chloride, bacteriological agar; used with sterile defibrinated blood and Helicobacter selective supplement\n  differentiating_features: Optimised rich blood agar base for recovery of slow-growing microaerophilic H. pylori; intended for use with Dent\/VTCA-type selective supplement system\n  regulatory_reference: Routine clinical microbiology literature; Dent selective medium; Columbia blood agar base practice\n  equivalents: Oxoid Helicobacter pylori selective medium systems, HiMedia Helicobacter pylori selective agar systems, Dent medium format\n  pH: 7.3 ± 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\": \"Helicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base\",\n  \"alternateName\": [\"H. pylori Selective Medium Base\", \"Helicobacter Selective Agar Base\", \"Dent-Type Helicobacter Base\"],\n  \"description\": \"Selective medium base designed for the isolation of Helicobacter pylori from gastric biopsy and related clinical specimens when prepared with sterile blood and an appropriate Helicobacter selective supplement. Supports recovery of slow-growing, microaerophilic H. pylori while reducing contaminating flora.\",\n  \"sku\": \"AS-1249\",\n  \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"AuSaMicS Life Science\" },\n  \"manufacturer\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"AuSaMicS Pty Ltd\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ausamics.com.au\" },\n  \"offers\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n    \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.ausamics.com.au\/products\/helicobacter-pylori-selective-medium-base\"\n  }\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e \u003c!-- Intent-Based Long-Tail SEO \/ LLM Queries\n  helicobacter pylori selective medium base australia\n  h pylori culture medium dent supplement blood agar base\n  gastric biopsy helicobacter selective agar australia\n  microaerophilic helicobacter pylori isolation medium buy australia\n  columbia blood agar base helicobacter selective supplement\n  helicobacter pylori selective medium AS-1249 ausamics\n--\u003e \u003c!-- HERO SECTION --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f7fafc 0%, #e7f0f8 100%); border-radius: 18px; padding: 40px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\" class=\"aus-hero-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aus-hero-grid\" 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: #1f4e79; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 12px; background: #d8e8f7; padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px;\"\u003eAuSaMicS Life Science • Clinical Microbiology Media\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHelicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #243b53; margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: 400; font-size: 20px; opacity: 0.9;\"\u003eSelective Base for Recovery of \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e from Gastric Biopsy Specimens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #334e68; max-width: 650px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA rich selective agar base formulated for the \u003cstrong\u003eisolation, recovery, and primary cultivation of \u003cem\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e from gastric biopsy and related clinical samples. When prepared with \u003cstrong\u003esterile defibrinated blood\u003c\/strong\u003e and an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eDent\/VTCA-type selective supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e, the medium supports slow-growing microaerophilic \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e while suppressing common bacterial and fungal contaminants.\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-1249\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 7.3 ± 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🧫 Microaerophilic Recovery\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-Enriched Use\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\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gastric biopsy culture\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e🌫️ \u003cstrong\u003eAtmosphere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microaerophilic incubation\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eDocuments:\u003c\/strong\u003e COA + SDS + TDS available\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 Optimised for Difficult Recovery\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\u003eUsed with blood\u003c\/strong\u003e for fastidious recovery\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelective system\u003c\/strong\u003e reduces background flora\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicroaerophilic incubation\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical microbiology\u003c\/strong\u003e workflow ready\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent batch quality\u003c\/strong\u003e from AuSaMicS\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 Use Format\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003eBase medium\u003cbr\u003e+ sterile blood\u003cbr\u003e+ Dent\/VTCA-type supplement\u003cbr\u003e= \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1f4e79;\"\u003eSelective H. pylori isolation medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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: This is a Medium Base — Not the Complete Ready-to-Use Selective Agar\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;\"\u003eHelicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base (AS-1249)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a5568;\"\u003eDehydrated nutrient agar base intended to be prepared with \u003cstrong\u003esterile blood\u003c\/strong\u003e and an appropriate \u003cstrong\u003eHelicobacter selective supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e for optimal isolation of \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e.\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;\"\u003eComplete Selective Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4a5568;\"\u003eThe finished selective medium includes the \u003cstrong\u003ebase + blood + antimicrobial supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without these additions, selectivity and recovery performance will not match the intended clinical workflow.\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7fafc; padding: 20px; border-radius: 16px; border-left: 5px solid #1f4e79;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c\/em\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eslow-growing, fastidious, microaerophilic, curved Gram-negative bacterium\u003c\/strong\u003e associated with chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and other gastroduodenal disorders. Primary isolation from biopsy specimens is often challenging because the organism may be present in low numbers and can be overgrown by contaminating flora if a rich but selective medium is not used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0;\"\u003eHelicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base is designed as a \u003cstrong\u003enutrient-rich solid support\u003c\/strong\u003e for this workflow. In routine use, the base is prepared with \u003cstrong\u003esterile defibrinated blood\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eDent- or VTCA-style selective supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e containing antimicrobial agents that inhibit Gram-positive bacteria, many Gram-negative contaminants, and yeasts or molds while allowing \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e to recover under microaerophilic conditions.\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 format works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003e The enriched agar base provides peptides, growth nutrients, and osmotic stability; blood contributes additional growth factors and improves recovery of stressed cells; selective supplement limits background organisms; and microaerophilic incubation provides the low-oxygen environment required for colony development. \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;\"\u003eTypical colony appearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e small, translucent to greyish colonies may appear after prolonged incubation, commonly within 3–7 days depending on specimen quality, inoculum, and incubation conditions.\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 Medium System Components\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\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 12px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRole in Medium\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;\"\u003ePeptones \/ nutrient base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eNitrogen, amino acids, peptides, growth nutrients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eSupports recovery of fastidious and slow-growing \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e from clinical material.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7; background: #f7fafc;\"\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;\"\u003eMaintains appropriate ionic strength for stable bacterial growth.\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;\"\u003eBacteriological agar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eSolidifying agent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eProvides firm, stable surface for colony isolation and examination.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7; background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #dc3545;\"\u003eSterile defibrinated blood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eEnrichment additive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #dc3545; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eImproves recovery of fastidious \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e, enhances colony formation, and supports primary isolation from gastric biopsy specimens.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #dc3545;\"\u003eSelective supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px;\"\u003eContaminant suppression\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 12px; font-size: 12px; color: #dc3545; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDent\/VTCA-type selective systems typically include vancomycin, trimethoprim, cefsulodin, and amphotericin B to suppress competing bacteria and fungi while permitting \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e recovery.\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;\"\u003ePrepared medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eFinal pH 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25°C | Prepared appearance: amber to red-brown blood agar depending on blood addition and supplement system\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 Isolation Workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7fafc; 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 enriched selective medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003ePrepare the base according to instructions, cool to suitable pouring temperature, then aseptically add sterile blood and the selected Helicobacter supplement.\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 clinical specimen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eStreak gastric biopsy or related specimen promptly to minimise viability loss. Fresh biopsy material generally offers the best isolation yield.\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 microaerophilically\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eIncubate plates under microaerophilic conditions, typically around 35–37°C, for several days. Slow colony development is expected.\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;\"\u003eConfirm presumptive colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a5568;\"\u003eSuspect colonies should be confirmed by standard laboratory procedures such as Gram stain, oxidase, catalase, urease, and other appropriate identification 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 Media for \u003cem\u003eHelicobacter\u003c\/em\u003e Recovery\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: 820px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead style=\"background: #e7f0f8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eMedium \/ System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 13px 11px; text-align: left;\"\u003eStrengths\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;\"\u003eHelicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base + blood + Dent\/VTCA supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003ePrimary selective isolation of \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eGood balance of enrichment and selectivity; suited to biopsy specimens with mixed flora\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eRequires fresh blood addition, selective supplement, and microaerophilic incubation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc; border-bottom: 1px solid #d8e8f7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColumbia Blood Agar Base + selective supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eCommon reference format in routine labs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eWell established, rich support for fastidious organisms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSelectivity depends entirely on the supplement system chosen\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\u003eNon-selective blood agar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eRecovery of fastidious organisms where contamination is low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eCan support growth if specimen is clean and organism load is sufficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eOften overgrown by contaminating flora in primary biopsy work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f7fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroth enrichment \/ transport systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px;\"\u003eSpecimen support prior to plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eMay help preserve viability before culture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px; font-size: 12px;\"\u003eNot a substitute for a proper selective isolation plate\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 Helicobacter pylori Selective Medium Base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat. No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-1249\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dehydrated culture medium base\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget organism:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelicobacter pylori\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical specimen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gastric biopsy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplement requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlood enrichment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required \/ recommended\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, #f7fafc 0%, #edf6ff 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\u003eDesigned for demanding \u003cem\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/em\u003e isolation 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\u003eSupports fastidious organism recovery with blood enrichment\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\u003eCompatible with established Dent\/VTCA-style supplement systems\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 where background flora would overwhelm non-selective media\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 hospital, pathology, academic, and research laboratories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Preparation Guidance --\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 the dehydrated base according to the product directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eCool to an appropriate temperature before aseptically adding sterile blood and the selected supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eDo not overheat after blood or antimicrobial supplement addition. Final preparation and incubation conditions should follow your validated laboratory method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Related Products --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7fafc; padding: 24px; border-radius: 16px; border: 1px solid #bfd3e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #15324b; margin: 0 0 18px 0; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e🔗 Related AuSaMicS Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; gap: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #dbe7f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eColumbia Blood Agar Base\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eGeneral enriched base for fastidious organism recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #dbe7f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #856404; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eCampylobacter \/ microaerophile media\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eComplementary options for fastidious curved Gram-negative organisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff; padding: 14px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #dbe7f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 6px 0; color: #6f42c1; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eSelective antibiotic supplements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #6c757d;\"\u003eUsed to convert enriched bases into selective isolation media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOOTER CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #15324b; color: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 32px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(21,50,75,0.18);\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 24px; color: #fff;\"\u003eReliable Media for Demanding Clinical Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 auto 20px auto; max-width: 760px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #dbeafe;\"\u003eAuSaMicS supplies high-quality microbiological media designed for dependable laboratory performance. For bulk orders, method alignment, or documentation requests for Helicobacter isolation workflows, contact our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ausamics.com.au\/pages\/contact\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: #fff; color: #15324b; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e📩 Request Quote\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@ausamics.com\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; padding: 12px 20px; border: 1px solid #c7d2fe; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003e📧 Technical Support\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 12px; color: #cbd5e1; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor laboratory, research, and industrial use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not for food, feed, household, cosmetic, therapeutic, or personal use.\u003cbr\u003eAuSaMicS Pty Ltd • ABN 56 676 640 467 • 31 Longview CT, Thomastown, VIC 3074, Australia\u003cbr\u003ewww.ausamics.com.au • support@ausamics.com • +61 412 520 598\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Mobile Responsive Styles --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n@media (max-width: 860px) {\n  .aus-hero-grid, .aus-main-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n  .aus-guarantee { min-width: 100% !important; margin-top: 20px; }\n  .aus-hpylori-product { padding: 15px !important; }\n  .aus-hpylori-product h1 { font-size: 24px !important; }\n  .aus-hpylori-product h2 { font-size: 18px !important; }\n}\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  .aus-hero-section { padding: 25px !important; }\n  .aus-hpylori-product table th,\n  .aus-hpylori-product table td { padding: 8px 6px !important; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Ausamics Life Science","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":48388162224383,"sku":"AS-1249-100G","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":48388162257151,"sku":"AS-1249-500G","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5 kg","offer_id":48388162289919,"sku":"AS-1249-2.5KG","price":730.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg","offer_id":48388162322687,"sku":"AS-1249-10KG","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/ausamics.com.au\/products\/helicobacter-pylori-selective-medium-base","provider":"AuSaMicS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}