Haemophilus Test Agar Base
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Haemophilus Test Agar Base is recommended for the susceptibility testing of Haemophilus influenzae. It has low levels of the nucleotide thymidine, which allows testing of trimethoprim or sulphamethoxazole. This medium is also recommended by CLSI for both dilution and disc diffusion assays.Haemophilus Test Agar Base contains HM infusion B and Acicase, which provide essential nutrients to the organisms. Yeast extract serves as a source of B complex vitamins. Starch acts as a protective colloid against toxic substances present in the medium.
