BD 221176 - BBL Mueller-Hinton Agar Plate, 100 x 10 mm, with 5% Blood, Sterile Culture Medium, BX
The BD 221176 BBL Mueller-Hinton Agar Plate is a ready-to-use, sterile culture medium supplied in 100 x 10 mm plates enriched with 5% sheep blood. This medium is designed for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, routine bacterial culture, and clinical microbiology applications.
The Mueller-Hinton base with blood enrichment supports the growth of fastidious organisms while maintaining the accuracy of disc diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) assays. These plates provide consistent and reproducible results, making them ideal for diagnostic laboratories, research institutions, and quality control applications.
Key Benefits
100 x 10 mm plates: Standard size for laboratory workflows and disc diffusion testing.
5% blood enrichment: Supports growth of fastidious bacteria.
Sterile, ready-to-use plates: Minimizes preparation time and reduces contamination risk.
High-quality BD formulation: Ensures reproducible and reliable results.
Versatile application: Suitable for clinical diagnostics, research, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Compatibility and Applications
Compatible with standard Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion assays and other bacterial culture protocols.
Applications include:
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Growth of fastidious organisms for clinical diagnostics.
Quality control in pharmaceutical, food, and environmental microbiology.
Educational and research laboratories for bacterial culture and testing.
Usage Guidelines
Store plates at recommended conditions prior to use.
Inoculate using aseptic technique to maintain sterility.
Incubate at appropriate temperature and duration for target organisms.
Apply antibiotic discs as per standardized susceptibility testing protocols.
Observe and record microbial growth and zones of inhibition according to lab guidelines.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Manufactured under ISO-certified processes, ensuring sterility, consistency, and quality.
Meets laboratory safety standards for microbiological testing.
FDA-cleared and CE-marked for clinical and research laboratory use.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to generic Mueller-Hinton agar plates, BD 221176 offers:
Trusted BD quality ensuring consistent, reproducible microbial growth.
Enriched 5% blood formulation for fastidious bacterial culture.
Sterile, ready-to-use plates compatible with standard disc diffusion protocols.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Clinical microbiologists, laboratory technicians, researchers, and educators.
Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research facilities, and educational institutions.
Scenarios include antimicrobial susceptibility testing, fastidious bacterial culture, routine diagnostics, and laboratory research.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Maintain aseptic technique during inoculation and handling.
Avoid condensation and ensure plates are dry before use.
Store plates according to manufacturer instructions to maintain medium integrity.
Dispose of used plates following biohazard protocols.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 221176 BBL Mueller-Hinton Agar Plate, 100 x 10 mm, with 5% Blood, meets ISO, FDA, and CE standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and reproducible bacterial culture and susceptibility testing in clinical and research laboratories.
How to Order
The BD 221176 BBL Mueller-Hinton Agar Plate, 100 x 10 mm, with 5% Blood, is available through CIA Medicals secure online ordering system. Add to your cart and complete checkout.
For bulk orders, pricing inquiries, or product support, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
