ReadyMED Columbia Agar (RDM-CMBA-01) – Product Overview
General Description
ReadyMED Columbia Agar is a highly nutritious, dehydrated culture medium designed for the isolation and cultivation of a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including fastidious organisms such as Streptococci and Pneumococci.
Key Features
1. Primary Applications
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Isolation and cultivation of diverse microorganisms, particularly fastidious bacteria
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Ideal for clinical specimens where broad-spectrum recovery is needed
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Hemolysis detection when supplemented with blood (e.g., 5% sheep blood)
2. Composition & Functionality
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Protein hydrolysates (polypeptones, pancreatic heart peptone) | Promotes rapid growth of fastidious organisms |
| Corn starch | – Energy source – Absorbs toxic metabolites – Enhances streptococcal hemolysis |
| Yeast extract | Supplies essential B vitamins for growth |
| Sodium chloride | Maintains osmotic balance |
| Agar | Solidifying agent |
3. Preparation
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Form: Dehydrated powder
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Preparation Steps:
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Dissolve in distilled water
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Boil to ensure complete dissolution
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Sterilize by autoclaving
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Optional: Add 5% defibrinated sheep blood for hemolysis studies
4. Quality & Compliance
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Meets harmonized USP/EP/JP pharmacopeial requirements
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Ensures consistent performance for diagnostic and research applications
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