Culture Media: Blood Agar
Analytical Reagent grade Blood Agar manufactured for hemolytic bacterial isolation, streptococcal culture, and clinical microbiology. Our AR grade enriched medium provides reliable hemolysis detection properties for fastidious organism cultivation, clinical diagnostics, and research applications.
- Analytical Grade Purity
- Enriched Medium
- Hemolysis Detection
- Streptococcal Culture
- Clinical Microbiology
- Research Laboratory Use
Technical Specifications
Applications
Industry-Specific Grades
DRAVYOM offers specialized blood agar grades tailored for specific clinical and research requirements, ensuring optimal performance and regulatory compliance across diverse laboratory applications.
AR Grade (Analytical Reagent)
Clinical Grade
Research Grade
Educational Grade
Quality Standards
DRAVYOM's AR Grade Blood Agar is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international clinical microbiology standards including USP, EP, and clinical laboratory specifications. Our analytical-grade production ensures consistent performance and regulatory compliance.
Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance
AR Grade Blood Agar exhibits exceptional nutritional properties for fastidious bacteria cultivation. Its ultra-pure composition ensures reliable performance in clinical microbiology, providing optimal growth conditions for hemolytic bacteria detection and identification.
Microbiological Properties
Physical Properties
Performance Characteristics
Quality Specifications
Stability Properties
Performance Characteristics
Detailed performance metrics demonstrate AR Grade Blood Agar superiority in clinical microbiology with exceptional hemolysis detection, reliable bacterial recovery, and reproducible results across diverse diagnostic procedures.
Bacterial Recovery
Recovery rate: ≥95% for fastidious organisms
Superior pathogen cultivationHemolysis Detection
Clear differentiation: Alpha, beta, gamma
Excellent diagnostic clarityGrowth Rate
Optimal growth: 18-24 hours incubation
Rapid diagnostic resultsTemperature Range
Optimal growth: 35±2°C with CO₂
Controlled incubation conditionsBatch Consistency
Variation: ±3% between batches
Outstanding lot-to-lot reproducibilityColony Morphology
Distinct patterns for species identification
Reliable phenotypic characteristicsSafety Information
Contains biological material (sheep blood) and requires biosafety level 2 handling procedures. Use aseptic techniques and appropriate protective equipment including gloves, lab coats, and safety goggles. Dispose of used plates according to biohazard protocols and autoclave before disposal.
Storage & Handling
Store prepared plates in sealed containers at 2-8°C away from light. Use within 4 weeks of preparation. Handle with sterile techniques to prevent contamination and maintain plate integrity. Allow plates to reach room temperature before inoculation.
Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways
Blood Agar exhibits hemolytic detection mechanisms through blood cell interactions, making it suitable for analytical applications requiring controlled bacterial characterization and hemolysis pattern analysis procedures.
Hemolysis Mechanisms
Alpha, beta, and gamma hemolysis patterns through enzyme activity
Differential bacterial identificationBlood Cell Lysis
Controlled red blood cell membrane disruption by bacterial toxins
Visual hemolysis detectionNutrient Enrichment
Blood components providing enhanced growth factors
Optimized bacterial cultivationColor Development
Clear zones, green zones, or no change indicating hemolysis type
Qualitative analytical indicationSelective Growth
Enhanced growth of fastidious organisms requiring blood factors
Comprehensive bacterial isolationRegulatory Compliance & Documentation
Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global analytical laboratory access with complete documentation packages supporting international standards and analytical method validations.
ACS Specifications
American Chemical Society analytical reagent standards compliance
ISO 6353 Standard
International standard for reagent specifications and testing
USP Grade Available
United States Pharmacopeia specifications for pharmaceutical analysis
REACH Registration
European Union chemical regulation compliance
EPA Method Support
Validated for EPA environmental analytical methods
SDS Documentation
Multi-language Safety Data Sheets (16 sections, GHS compliant)
Technical Support & Value-Added Services
DRAVYOM's analytical chemistry team provides comprehensive media method support, troubleshooting assistance, and analytical services to optimize AR Grade Blood Agar performance in your specific analytical applications.
Hemolysis Method Development
- Hemolysis pattern optimization protocols
- Blood concentration adjustment
- Incubation condition guidance
- Quality control procedures
Analytical Services
- Certificate of Analysis verification
- Custom sterility testing
- Hemolysis validation
- Growth promotion assessment
Technical Support
- Clinical microbiology consultation
- Safe handling and storage training
- Method transfer support
- Laboratory safety protocols
Performance Services
- Method validation support
- System suitability testing
- Stability studies
- Quality assurance consultation
Environmental Impact & Sustainability
Our AR Grade Blood Agar production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable manufacturing practices, controlled biohazard management, and comprehensive environmental impact management for analytical laboratory operations.
Biohazard Management
Proper disposal and sterilization of blood-containing media
Waste Minimization
Optimized formulation reducing biological waste generation
Clean Production
Energy-efficient preparation with sterile manufacturing
Water Conservation
Optimized water usage in media preparation processes
ISO 14001
Environmental management system certified production
Container Recycling
Glass container return and recycling programs
Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control
DRAVYOM's state-of-the-art analytical reagent manufacturing facility employs advanced media preparation technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent AR Grade Blood Agar quality and performance across all production batches.
Production Process
Controlled preparation with high-quality nutrient agar and defibrinated blood
Precise blood concentration and sterile processingQuality Testing
15-point microbiological testing protocol including sterility and hemolysis
USP sterility verification and hemolysis validationQuality Systems
ISO 9001:2015 quality management with clinical laboratory accreditation
Continuous improvement and method validationPackaging Control
Sterile packaging with controlled atmosphere and temperature
Blood stability preservation and contamination preventionMarket Applications & Performance Data
Comprehensive analytical laboratory data demonstrating AR Grade Blood Agar effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified performance metrics and analytical method validations.
Hemolysis Detection
Growth Performance
Quality Assurance
Validation Data
DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages
Ultra-Pure Media Quality
Fresh blood, sterile preparation, guaranteed hemolysis performance
Superior Hemolysis Detection
Enhanced hemolysis patterns for accurate bacterial identification
Multi-Standard Compliance
ACS, USP, and ISO specifications with comprehensive documentation
Cold Chain Excellence
Temperature-controlled logistics maintaining blood integrity
Clinical Microbiology Expertise
Support team with clinical laboratory specialists
Biohazard Safety
Controlled biohazard management with safety protocols