Struggling to isolate strict anaerobes from mixed cultures overrun by facultative bacteria? The StrictAna Blood Agar Plate solves that problem. Engineered specifically for fastidious, strict anaerobes, this plate suppresses nuisance facultative growth so your target organisms can be recovered cleanly and reliably.
Composition and Mechanism
Built on the trusted OxyPRAS Plus Brucella Blood Agar platform, the StrictAna plate incorporates a proprietary selective component designed to limit the growth of common facultative organisms—including staphylococci, enteric species, and other routine contaminants.
This selective system functions only under oxygenated conditions, meaning strict anaerobes remain unaffected while facultative organisms lose their competitive advantage.
The result: clearer plates and a higher likelihood of recovering the organisms you actually care about.
Features and Benefits
Manufactured PRAS and sealed in oxygen-impermeable pouches.
Arrives truly ready-to-use — no post-reduction step needed.
Improved recovery of fastidious and “injured” anaerobes for stronger diagnostic yield.
Supports lower cumulative healthcare costs — ask for our white paper.
Maintains stability for up to 2 hours in ambient oxygen without losing performance.
Ideal for automated streaking platforms.
Faster, fuller growth compared to standard anaerobic media.
Storage and Handling
Storage: 2–8°C. Shelf life: 4 months from manufacture.
Instructions for use: Warm to room temperature before use. After inoculation, invert plates and incubate in an anaerobic bag, jar, or chamber. Use an appropriate indicator to confirm anaerobiosis.
