Product Overview

The BD Lytic Anaerobic Medium is an essential diagnostic tool designed for the isolation and cultivation of a wide range of fastidious and non-fastidious anaerobic microorganisms from clinical specimens.
This high-quality medium provides an optimal environment for robust growth, critical for accurate identification and effective patient management.
Each box contains 50 sterile vials, ensuring ample supply for laboratory needs.
Trusted by microbiologists worldwide, this product helps facilitate the detection of anaerobic infections, which can be challenging due to their oxygen-sensitive nature.
It adheres to stringent quality controls, ensuring reliable and consistent performance in various laboratory settings.

Benefits of Use

• Provides an enriched environment for the growth of diverse anaerobic bacteria.
• Facilitates rapid and accurate identification of anaerobic pathogens.
• Supports the diagnosis of anaerobic infections in clinical samples.
• Sterile, pre-filled vials reduce preparation time and contamination risk.
• Consistent and reliable performance for reproducible results.

How to Use

1. Aseptically collect the clinical specimen following standard laboratory procedures.
2. Inoculate the BD Lytic Anaerobic Medium vial immediately after collection to minimize oxygen exposure.
3. Ensure the specimen is thoroughly mixed with the medium.
4. Incubate the inoculated vials under appropriate anaerobic conditions at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours, or longer if necessary, depending on the suspected organism.
5. Observe for turbidity, gas production, or other signs of microbial growth.
6. Perform further subculturing and identification tests as per laboratory protocols.

Caution & Warnings

• For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only. Not for human or animal consumption.
• Handle all clinical specimens and inoculated media as potential biohazards.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling.
• Do not use if the medium appears turbid, discolored, or shows signs of contamination prior to inoculation.
• Dispose of used media and contaminated materials according to biohazard waste management protocols.
• Store according to recommended conditions to maintain product integrity.

Ingredients

The BD Lytic Anaerobic Medium contains a complex blend of peptones, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and reducing agents such as L-cysteine and dithiothreitol, designed to support the growth of a broad spectrum of anaerobes.
Specific formulations may include hemin and vitamin K1, crucial for the recovery of certain fastidious organisms.

Product Details

• Product Name: BD Lytic Anaerobic Medium
• Quantity: 50 vials per box
• Manufacturer: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
• Storage: Store at 2-25°C
• Application: Isolation and cultivation of anaerobic microorganisms
• Legal Status: For In Vitro Diagnostic Use