OxyPRAS Plus Modified Columbia Agar (MCA) is intended to be used in the isolation and cultivation of anaerobic bacteria within the Bifidobacteria spp. from a variety of clinical and non-clinical specimens.
MCA selectively isolates and grows Bifidobacteria sp. through the addition of propionic acid and pH adjustment to 5.0-5.3, inhibiting competing organisms such as Escherichia coli and Bacteroides fragilis while promoting robust growth of Bifidobacteria. Additionally, this medium serves as a sensitive indicator for fecal contamination in food products such as meat, milk, cheese, and other food items.
This media is manufactured pre-reduced anaerobically sterilized(PRAS) using the Oxyrase Enzyme System, imparting significantly increased recovery of fastidious microorganisms not seen in traditional media, as well as unprecedented workflow flexibility for anaerobic culture methodology.
Features and Benefits
Manufactured PRAS and packaged in oxygen-impermeable pouches.
Arrives ready-to-use, no post-reduction required.
Enhanced recovery of fastidious and ‘injured’ cells, leading to higher diagnostic accuracy.
Contributes to lower cumulative healthcare costs – ask for our white paper.
Prolonged stability resisting inhibitory oxidation of the media for up to 2 hours when exposed to ambient oxygen.
Best choice for integration with automated streaking platforms.
Faster, more luxuriant growth when compared to competitors.
No end user QC: Exempt per the CLSI M22-A3 Standard.
Storage and Handling
Storage: Plates should be stored at 2-8°C and expire 4 months from the date of manufacture.
Instructions for use: Allow plates to warm to room temperature before use. After inoculation, invert plates and incubate in an anaerobic bag, jar, or chamber. An appropriate indicator should be used to confirm anaerobiosis.
