BD 254093 - BBL CHROMagar Candida Culture Plate, 100 mm Agar, Sterile, 20/BX
The BD 254093 BBL CHROMagar Medium Culture Plate is a ready-to-use, sterile 100 mm agar plate designed for the isolation, differentiation, and presumptive identification of Candida species. Using chromogenic technology, this medium enables distinct colony coloration, allowing laboratories to quickly and reliably distinguish Candida albicans from other Candida species.
The medium is ideal for clinical diagnostics, research, and quality control, providing reproducible growth and accurate identification of yeast isolates.
| Manufacturer | 254093 |
| Application | Prepared Media |
| Cultivation or Test Type | Isolation and Identification of Yeast, Filamentous Fungi and Differentiation of Candida Albicans, C. Tropicalis and C. Krusei |
| Format | Plate Format |
| Storage Requirements | Requires Refrigeration |
Key Benefits
100 mm ready-to-use plate: Streamlines laboratory workflow and testing.
Chromogenic medium: Distinctive colony colors facilitate rapid Candida species differentiation.
High-quality BD formulation: Ensures consistent and reproducible results.
Sterile and reliable: Minimizes contamination risk and supports infection control.
Versatile application: Suitable for clinical, research, and educational microbiology laboratories.
Compatibility and Applications
Compatible with standard yeast identification and microbiology protocols.
Applications include:
Isolation and differentiation of Candida species in clinical specimens.
Research on yeast infections and antifungal susceptibility studies.
Quality control in pharmaceutical, food, and laboratory testing.
Educational demonstrations in microbiology and clinical laboratory training.
Usage Guidelines
Use aseptic technique when handling the culture plate.
Inoculate specimen on the CHROMagar surface according to laboratory protocol.
Incubate at recommended temperatures for optimal yeast growth.
Observe colony color for presumptive identification of Candida species.
Dispose of used plates according to biohazard laboratory protocols.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
Manufactured under ISO-certified processes, ensuring sterility and consistent quality.
Meets laboratory safety standards for microbiological culture media.
Suitable for clinical, research, and educational laboratory environments.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared to generic Candida culture media, BD 254093 offers:
Trusted BD quality ensuring reproducible and reliable yeast growth.
Chromogenic technology for rapid and easy species differentiation.
Sterile, ready-to-use 100 mm plates for convenient laboratory workflow.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
Clinical microbiologists, laboratory technicians, researchers, and educators.
Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, research institutions, and educational facilities.
Scenarios include clinical Candida screening, antifungal research, laboratory training, and quality control testing.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Maintain aseptic technique during specimen inoculation.
Store plates at recommended temperature prior to use.
Use promptly after opening to maintain medium quality.
Dispose of used plates following biohazard safety protocols.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The BD 254093 BBL CHROMagar Candida Culture Plate, 100 mm Agar, meets ISO-certified quality standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and reproducible identification of Candida species in clinical and research laboratories.
How to Order
The BD 254093 BBL CHROMagar Medium Culture Plate for Candida species, 100 mm Agar, 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.
