Blood agar, depicted in the images below, is enriched with whole blood, to support the growth of pathogens and detect hemolytic activity, as well as to isolate fastidious organisms. In this medium 7% whole blood is added to nutrient agar, after sterilization.
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Blood agar, depicted in the images below, is enriched with whole blood, to support the growth of pathogens and detect hemolytic activity, as well as to isolate fastidious organisms. In this medium 7% whole blood is added to nutrient agar, after sterilization.
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