Buffered charcoal yeast extract (BCYE) agar without L-cysteine is a medium used to confirm the presence of Legionella species typically from water samples, by the inability of this medium to grow Legionella species. The formulation is detailed in ISO 11731.
- Plate size: 90mm
- Storage temperature: 2 to 8°C
- Appearance: black, opaque gel
- Recommended incubation: 37°C
- pH: 6.9 ±0.2
- Fill volume: 18mL
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