BD 296286 - Tube Inhibitory Agar Slant, Prepared Microbiology Culture Me
The BD 296286 Tube Inhibitory Agar Slant is a prepared microbiological culture medium designed to support selective bacterial growth while inhibiting competing organisms. Supplied in convenient tube slant format, this medium allows laboratories to perform targeted microbial cultivation and identification procedures with minimal preparation time.
Manufactured under the quality standards of BD, this prepared agar slant is engineered for reliable microbiological performance in clinical, research, and quality control laboratories.
Key Benefits
Selective inhibitory formulation helps suppress unwanted microbial growth. Ready-to-use slant format reduces preparation time and minimizes contamination risk. Consistent formulation supports reproducible laboratory results. Manufactured under strict quality control systems to ensure dependable microbiological performance.
Compatibility and Applications
BD 296286 Tube Inhibitory Agar Slants are compatible with standard microbiological inoculation tools and laboratory incubators. They are widely used in hospital microbiology laboratories, public health institutions, academic research facilities, and pharmaceutical quality control environments.
Typical applications include selective cultivation of microorganisms from mixed specimens, confirmatory identification testing, and microbiological research workflows requiring inhibitory media.
Usage Guidelines
Using aseptic technique, inoculate the slant by streaking the agar surface with the test organism. Incubate according to the recommended temperature and time defined by laboratory protocols. After incubation, evaluate growth characteristics to determine organism presence and behavior within the inhibitory environment.
Certifications, Safety Standards, and Regulatory Approvals
BD prepared culture media are produced under regulated quality systems designed to ensure consistent formulation and dependable laboratory performance. Quality control testing verifies medium functionality and microbial growth characteristics before release.
Comparison with Competitor Products
Compared with in-house prepared inhibitory media, BD prepared slants provide standardized formulation, reduced preparation workload, and improved consistency. BD microbiology media are widely trusted for reproducible results and dependable laboratory performance.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by microbiologists, clinical laboratory technologists, and research scientists performing selective culture and organism identification procedures. It is particularly effective in laboratories processing clinical specimens where selective inhibition improves organism isolation.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store agar slants at the recommended temperature indicated on product labeling. Inspect tubes before use for contamination, dehydration, or structural damage. Use aseptic technique during inoculation and incubation. Dispose of used culture tubes according to biosafety and laboratory waste protocols.
Regulatory and Safety Information
Although culture media are laboratory-use products rather than direct patient-use medical devices, they are manufactured under strict quality control systems that support laboratory compliance standards. Proper biosafety procedures must be followed when handling microbial cultures.
How to Order
Ordering the BD 296286 Tube Inhibitory Agar Slant is straightforward. Add the product to your cart and proceed through the secure checkout process. For bulk laboratory purchasing or additional assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312) 275-5850 or use the contact form available on this page.
