Baird-Parker Agar Plates

The 15 mm x 100 mm format with 18 mL fill volume provides optimal surface area for isolation and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus, which appears as distinctive black colonies with clear zones due to lecithinase activity and proteolytic halos. Manufactured from optically clear polystyrene for distortion-free viewing of characteristic colony morphology, these heavy-duty plates feature raised stacking rings that provide stability during manipulation and incubation, while application-specific engineered film packaging in sleeves of 10 plates prevents condensation and excess moisture buildup throughout shelf life. The selective formulation enables accurate enumeration even from complex food matrices, making Baird Parker Agar an essential tool for food safety laboratories performing regulatory testing and quality assurance monitoring for this important foodborne pathogen.

Features:

• Selective medium for detection and enumeration of coagulase-positive Staphylococci
• Designed specifically for Staphylococcus aureus isolation from food samples
• 15 mm x 100 mm format with 18 mL fill volume
• Distinctive black colonies with clear zones indicate S. aureus presence
• Optically clear polystyrene provides distortion-free colony viewing
• Heavy-duty construction with raised stacking rings for stable manipulation
• Application-specific engineered film prevents condensation and excess moisture
• Essential for food safety testing and regulatory compliance