B433 

BRAIN HEART CC AGAR

Formula

Ingredients 

gms/lit.

Calf brain, infusion from

Beef infusion from 

Proteose peptone 

Dextrose 

Sodium chloride 

Disodium phosphate 

Chloramphenicol 

Cycloheximide 

Agar 

200.00

250.00

10.00

2.00

5.00

2.50

0.05

0.50

15.00

Final pH (at 25°C) : 7.4 + 0.2

Directions 

Suspend 52.5 gms. in 1000 ml. distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Avoid excess heat as it may reduce the selectivity of the medium.

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