BBL™ Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar, BD Biosciences

Supplier: BD CANADA MICROBIOLOGY CA

211539
CA90000-222EA 290.94 CAD
CA90000-222
BBL™ Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar, BD Biosciences
Media for Microbiology Dehydrated Media for Microbiology

Phenylethyl Alcohol Agar with 5% Sheep Blood is used to inhibit gram-negative bacteria, specifically Proteus species, in specimens containing a mixed bacterial flora.


  • Sheep blood enhances the growth of anaerobic bacteria
  • Casein digest and soybean meal provide nutrients
  • Sodium chloride maintains osmotic equilibrium
  • Agar is the solidifying agent


PEA agar is a selective medium that is used for the isolation of gram-positive Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species from clinical specimens or specimens that contain mixtures of bacterial flora.

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