Baird-Parker Agar Base | Selective Medium for Staphylococcus Detection

Baird-Parker Agar Base Product Overview: Baird-Parker Agar Base is a highly selective medium used for the Baird-Parker Agar Base detection and enumeration Baird-Parker Agar Base of coagulase-positive staphylococci, particularly *Staphylococcus aureus*, from food, clinical, and other materials. This agar base is widely used in microbiology laboratories for food safety testing, clinical diagnostics, and quality control. Applications: Baird-Parker Agar Base  – Microbiological Examination: Ideal for the cultivation and quantification of *Staphylococcus aureus*, a common cause of foodborne illness. – Food Safety: Commonly used in the food industry to test for *S. aureus* contamination in food products. – Clinical Diagnosis: Used in clinical microbiology to diagnose infections caused by coagulase-positive staphylococci.       Features: – Selective and Differential: Formulated with potassium tellurite and lithium chloride,Baird-Parker Agar Base  which specifically inhibit non-staphylococcal organisms, promoting the growth of staphylococci. – Appearance: The light amber color of the medium enhances the growth of coagulase-positive staphylococci. – Enrichment: When combined with egg yolk emulsion, the medium increases the detection sensitivity Baird-Parker Agar Base of *S. aureus*, forming characteristic black colonies due to tellurite reduction. Specifications: – pH: 7.0 ± 0.2 at 25°C – Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Usage Instructions: Suspend the prescribed amount of Baird-Parker Agar Base in distilled water. 2. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes to sterilize. 3. Cool the medium to 45°C before pouring it into plates. 4. Inoculate the surface of the agar with the sample and incubate at 37°C for 24-48 hours after the agar has solidified. Key Benefits: – High Sensitivity: The selectivity of the medium helps isolate low-level populations of *S. aureus*, even in the presence of other microflora. – Quality Control: Reliable for microbiological testing of food and clinical specimens to detect staphylococci. – Dependable Results: Provides consistent, reproducible results, making it a Baird-Parker Agar Base primary medium for microbiology labs. Storage and Handling: – Shelf Life: 12 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly. – Storage Temperature: Keep between 2°C and 8°C to maintain integrity. Related Products: – Salmonella-Shigella (SS) Agar: A differential medium that inhibits Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative bacteria, commonly used in teaching courses with indicator organisms. – Bacillus subtilis ATCC 6633: An indicator organism frequently used to check the performance of Baird-Parker Agar Base.