OGYE Agar Base - Enhanced Yeast and Mold Detection
Product Overview:
OGYE Agar Base is specifically formulated for the detection and isolation of yeasts and molds in food and clinical specimens. This innovative agar medium is designed to work in conjunction with oxytetracycline, enabling a more effective approach to identifying fungal contaminants.
Key Features:
- Enhanced Recovery: Developed by Mossel, Visser, and Mengerink, OGYE Agar Base offers superior recovery rates of yeasts and molds when compared to traditional acidified agar mediums.
- Selective Isolation: The addition of oxytetracycline serves as a selective agent to inhibit bacterial growth, allowing for more accurate enumeration of fungal contaminants.
- Versatile Application: Ideal for use in clinical, food, and sanitary specimen analysis, OGYE Agar Base is a reliable choice for laboratories focused on microbiological testing.
Product Specifications:
| Brand |
Catalog Number |
Manufacturer Reference |
| Acumedia |
OGYE Agar Base (7655) |
218111+ |
| BD / Difco |
N/A |
N/A |
| BD / BBL |
N/A |
N/A |
| Oxoid |
CM0545 |
N/A |
| Merck |
1.05978+ |
N/A |
Note: Supplement required for optimal performance.
Usage Instructions:
To maximize the effectiveness of OGYE Agar Base, it should be supplemented with oxytetracycline to suppress unwanted bacterial flora. This allows for a targeted approach to detecting and quantifying yeast and mold populations in various types of samples.
