10 ml in plastic tube 20 ml, plastic swab in medium.
Also known as: Brain heart infusion broth
Intended use: The cultivation of a wide variety of fastidious organisms.
Typical formula (g/l)*: Brain heart infusion 17.5; Peptone 10.0; Glucose 2.0; Sodium chloride 5.0; Disodium hydrogen phosphate 2.5
Formula conform: ISO 6888
Interpretation: Growth in the medium is indicated by turbidity compared to an uninoculated control. Subculture to appropriate media for identification.
* Adjusted and/or supplemented as required to meet performance criteria