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Chocolate agar

Chocolate agar: Chocolate agar an isolation medium particularly recommended for the growth of fastidious strains belonging to the general of Neisseria gonorrhea and others. Store in the dark before use. Prepared media plates can be kept for one day at room temperature. Plates can be stored for up to 2 weeks under refrigeration (2/8°C) if properly prepared and protected from light and dehydration. INOCULATION If the agar plate has been refrigerated, allow to warm to room temperature before inoculation. Streak sample onto plate. Incubate in an aerobic conditions at + 37°C for 18-24 hours INTERPRETATION Neisseria gonorrhoeae                                   Stone-colour, small sized with oxidase + Other bacteria                  ...