CHOCOLATE, Petri Dish Type (CAT#: STEM-CC-4307-LC)

Chocolate agar is an enriched culture medium specifically formulated for the isolation of fastidious organisms, particularly Neisseria and Haemophilus species. The medium is prepared by heating 5-7% horse blood in GC agar base to release X factor (hemin) from hemoglobin, essential for Haemophilus growth. The addition of IsoVitaleX enrichment provides V factor (NAD) along with a defined mixture of growth-enhancing components including vitamins, amino acids, coenzymes, dextrose, and ferric ions, which collectively support the optimal growth of pathogenic Neisseria species.

Composition
Proteose Peptone No.3: 15.0g/L
Corn starch: 1.0g/L
Monophotassium phosphate: 1.0g/L
Diphotassium phosphate: 4.0g/L
Sodium chloride: 5.0g/L
Agar: 10.0g/L
Horse blood: 50(ml)
Isovitale X: 10(ml)
Type: Petri Dish
Package: 50