BD 221277 - Phenylethyl Alcohol (PEA) Agar Plate, Microbiological Culture Media, 100/PK (Continental US Only)
TheBD 221277 Phenylethyl Alcohol (PEA) Agar Plateis ahigh-quality selective mediumdesigned for theisolation of gram-positive bacteriawhile inhibiting gram-negative organisms. These ready-to-use agar plates allowefficient and reliable microbial culture, making them ideal forclinical diagnostics, research, and laboratory quality control.
PEA Agar supportsconsistent colony growth, providing a reliable tool for the differentiation and enumeration of gram-positive organisms in a variety of laboratory settings.
| Product | Quantity | Cat. No |
| Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar with 5% Sheep Blood | Ctn. of 100 | 221277 |
Key Benefits
Ready-to-use agar plates: Simplifies laboratory workflow and reduces preparation time.
Selective medium: Promotes growth of gram-positive bacteria while inhibiting gram-negative organisms.
High-quality BD formulation: Ensures reproducible and reliable results.
Versatile applications: Suitable for clinical, research, and educational laboratories.
Consistent performance: Supports accurate microbial analysis and differentiation.
Compatibility and Applications
Compatible with standard laboratory incubation and analysis protocols.
Applications include:
Isolation and enumeration of gram-positive bacteria in clinical specimens.
Quality control in pharmaceutical and food microbiology.
Microbiological research and studies requiring selective media.
Educational laboratory demonstrations in microbiology and molecular biology.
Usage Guidelines
Store plates according to manufacturer recommendations prior to use.
Inoculate agar plates using aseptic techniques to prevent contamination.
Incubate at recommended temperatures and durations for optimal bacterial growth.
Observe and interpret colony morphology and growth patterns for microbial identification.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Manufactured underISO-certified processes, ensuring quality, sterility, and reliability.
Meets laboratory safety standards for professional microbiology use.
Suitable for clinical, research, and educational laboratory environments.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to generic PEA agar plates, BD 221277 offers:
TrustedBD qualityfor consistent and reproducible results.
Ready-to-use format for convenience and efficiency.
Reliable selective growth for gram-positive bacteria with minimal variability.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Microbiologists, laboratory technicians, researchers, and educators.
Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and educational facilities.
Scenarios include clinical isolation of gram-positive organisms, quality control, microbial research, and laboratory teaching.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Handle plates with aseptic technique to maintain sterility.
Store in a cool, dry environment until use.
Dispose of used plates according to laboratory biohazard and chemical waste protocols.
Monitor incubation conditions to ensure consistent growth and reproducibility.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 221277 Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar Plate is manufactured toISO-certified quality standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and reproducible microbiological testing for gram-positive organisms.
How to Order
The BD 221277 Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar Plate is available throughCIA 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) 275-5850or use the contact form on this page.
