Baird Parker Agar (Powder)

Directions per Liter:

Dissolve 60grams per liter of ddH2O, heating to boiling with stirring until completely solubilized. Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15-30 minutes at 121ºC (15 psi). After cooling to 45-50°C add 10mL of a sterile I% Potassium Tellurite solution and 50mL of sterile egg yolk emulsion.


Component g/liter
Casein Digest Peptone 10
Lithium Chloride 5
Beef Extract 5
Agar 17
Yeast Extract 1
Glycine 12
Sodium Pyruvate 10
Total: 60g/Liter


Storage and Stability:

Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept refrigerated and used within a short period of time.