Brain-Heart Infusion Agar
| Brand |
Catalog Number |
Specifications |
| Acumedia |
7115 |
Rich medium for fastidious organisms |
| BD / Difco |
241830 |
Supports bacterial and fungal growth |
| BD / BBL |
211065 |
Versatile formulation for various cultures |
| Oxoid |
CM0225 |
FDA and EPA recommended medium |
| Merck |
1.13825 |
Quality assurance for microbiological testing |
Intended Use
Brain-Heart Infusion Agar (BHI Agar) is an essential tool for microbiologists, designed specifically for the cultivation of a diverse range of fastidious organisms, including bacteria, yeast, and pathogenic fungi.
Product Summary and Explanation
This unique formulation, originally developed by Rosenow and later modified by Hayden, provides a nutrient-rich medium that combines the benefits of dextrose broth with dehydrated infusions of pork brain and pork heart tissue. This modification enhances the medium’s ability to support the growth of fastidious organisms, particularly those encountered in clinical microbiology.
Brain-Heart Infusion Agar can be tailored to specific research needs by supplementing with various additives such as antibiotics, sodium chloride, yeast extract, and serum. This adaptability makes it an invaluable resource for food and water testing laboratories, as referenced in Standard Methods for Examination of Water and Wastewater, which recommends this medium for verifying fecal streptococci.
Whether used in clinical, environmental, or food safety applications, Brain-Heart Infusion Agar delivers reliable and reproducible results, ensuring the effective cultivation of challenging microorganisms.
