Legionella-BCYE-Agar (mit Cystein)
According to ISO 11731
| Shorthand symbol: | BCYE |
| Item number: | 40-1503 |
| Format: | Petri Dish, 90mm |
| Colour: | Black, opaque |
| Storage conditions: | Dry, in closed bag at 4 – 10°C. |
| Shelf-life: | 3 Months |
| pH: | 6.9 ± 0.1 at 25°C |
For the detection, isolation and enumeration of Legionella from water samples and clinical material.
| in g per 1 Litre of Nutrient medium | |
|---|---|
| Activated Charcoal | 2.0 |
| Yeast Extract | 10.0 |
| ACES (Buffer/Potassium Hydroxide) | 12.8 |
| L-Cysteine | 0.4 |
| Ferric (III)Pyrophosphate | 0.25 |
| α-Ketoglutarate | 1.0 |
| Agar | 13.0 |
| *Adjusted as required to meet performance standards |
The Microbiological Performance Test is carried out in accordance with the requirements ISO 11133:2014.
Productivity
Incubation conditions: 2–5 days and 5–10 days at 36 ± 2 °C; Inoculation concentration: 80–120 CFU
| Organism | Type Strain | Specification | Colony morphology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legionelle pneumophila | ATCC 33152 / WDCM 00107 | >70% | White-grey-blue-violet entire colonies with a smooth edge and a characteristic milky appearance. |
Microbial Contamination
Incubation conditions: 5–7 days at 20–25°C and 5–7 days at 30–35°C
| Specification |
|---|
| No microbial contamination |