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BD 211436 - BBL Motility Test Agar Medium, 500 g Dehydrated Culture Media, EA
The BD 211436 BBL Motility Test Agar Medium is a dehydrated microbiological culture medium designed for determining bacterial motility during organism identification procedures. The semi-solid formulation allows microorganisms to move away from the line of inoculation if they possess motility, creating visible growth patterns that help microbiologists differentiate motile organisms from non-motile species.
Produced by BD under strict quality control standards, this dehydrated medium provides laboratories with a dependable and flexible solution for preparing motility testing media in diagnostic and research settings. The 500 g container offers sufficient material for repeated laboratory preparations while maintaining consistent composition and performance.
Key Benefits
Supports clear detection of bacterial motility through a semi-solid agar structure that allows movement of motile organisms. Dehydrated formulation enables laboratories to prepare media as needed, reducing waste and improving workflow efficiency. Reliable nutrient composition promotes consistent microbial growth and accurate interpretation of results. Large 500 g supply is ideal for high-throughput laboratories performing routine microbial identification.
Compatibility and Applications
The BD 211436 BBL Motility Test Agar Medium is compatible with standard microbiology laboratory equipment including autoclaves, sterile culture tubes, incubators, and inoculating needles. It integrates easily into established bacterial identification workflows.
This medium is commonly used in hospital microbiology laboratories, academic research institutions, pharmaceutical quality control facilities, and public health laboratories. Typical applications include identification of Enterobacteriaceae species, differentiation of motile and non-motile bacteria, and teaching demonstrations in microbiology education programs.
Usage Guidelines
Prepare the medium by dissolving the appropriate amount of dehydrated powder in purified water according to manufacturer recommendations. Sterilize the prepared medium using appropriate autoclave parameters. Dispense into sterile culture tubes while liquid and allow the agar to solidify in an upright position to create a deep agar column.
Using sterile technique, inoculate the medium by inserting a straight inoculating needle through the center of the agar. Incubate under recommended conditions and examine for bacterial growth spreading outward from the stab line, which indicates motility.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
BD microbiology culture media are produced in facilities that operate under regulated quality management systems designed to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliable laboratory performance. Quality control testing verifies growth characteristics and performance standards before distribution.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared with general-purpose agar media, motility test agar contains reduced agar concentration that allows bacterial movement to be observed clearly. BD BBL culture media are widely recognized in laboratories for their consistent formulations, dependable performance, and strict manufacturing standards, making them a trusted choice for microbiological testing.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is typically used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, research scientists, and laboratory instructors conducting microbial identification procedures. It is particularly useful in clinical laboratories processing bacterial isolates and in academic environments teaching bacterial motility testing techniques.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the dehydrated powder in a cool, dry location and protect it from moisture and contamination. Ensure containers are tightly sealed after each use. Prepare the medium using calibrated equipment and validated sterilization procedures. Perform routine quality control testing using reference organisms to confirm motility test performance.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Although microbiological culture media are laboratory-use reagents rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are manufactured under strict quality systems that support laboratory compliance and reliable diagnostic workflows. Appropriate biosafety procedures should always be followed when handling microbial cultures.
How to Order
Ordering the BD 211436 BBL Motility Test Agar Medium 500 g Dehydrated is simple. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850.
