Baird Parker Agar is a selective and differential culture medium used primarily to isolate and identify Staphylococcus aureus from food and other samples. It’s known for its ability to enhance the recovery of S. aureus, especially when it may be present in a low concentration or damaged, according to Biotrend and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Overview
- Condition: New
Features:
- Differential Components:
- These components help differentiate S. aureus from other staphylococci:
- Tellurite: S. aureus reduces tellurite to telluride, resulting in the formation of black or dark brown colonies.
- Egg Yolk: S. aureus can produce lecithinase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes lecithin in the egg yolk. This creates clearing zones around the colonies, helping to identify them.
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