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1.3.13 Media Overview
Several media are available for use with the BD BACTEC FX system. These include:
BD BACTEC Standard/10 Aerobic /F
Recommended for 3.0 to 10.0 mL (8.0 to 10.0 mL optimal) blood volume.
BD BACTEC Plus Aerobic /F
Contains resins for antibiotic neutralization. Recommended for use in adult populations due to
higher blood volume capacity and resins. Recommended for 3.0 to 10.0 mL (8.0 to 10.0 mL
optimal) blood volume.
BD BACTEC Standard Anaerobic /F
Recommended for 3.0 to 7.0 mL (5.0 to 7.0 mL optimal) blood volume.
BD BACTEC Peds Plus /F
Optimized for use with pediatric patients and for low blood volume specimens. Recommended for
1.0 to 3.0 mL (range of 0.5 to 5.0 mL). Contains resins for antibiotic neutralization.
BD BACTEC Plus Anaerobic /F
Contains resins for antibiotic neutralization. Recommended for use in adult populations due to
higher blood volume capacity and resins. Recommended for 3.0 to 10.0 mL
(8.0
to 10.0 mL optimal) blood volume.
BD BACTEC Lytic/10 Anaerobic /F
Non-resin medium containing the blood lysing agent saponin. Provides improved time-to-detection
and recovery in comparison to standard anaerobic medium. The lysis of red cells provides
additional nutrients for microbial growth and reduced blood background. The lysis of white cells
releases phagocytized organisms. Recommended for 3.0 to 10.0 mL (8.0 to 10.0 mL optimal)
blood volume.
BD BACTEC Myco/F Lytic
Specialized medium for the detection of fungi and mycobacteria from blood and sterile body fluids.
Recommended for 1.0 to 5.0 mL (3.0 to 5.0 mL optimal) blood volume. A supplement may be
required for use with non-blood specimens.
BD BACTEC Mycosis IC /F
Selective culture medium specifically designed for the recovery of fungi from blood culture
specimens. Accepted specimen volume range is 3.0 to 10.0 mL. (This product is not for sale in
USA.)
BD BACTEC Platelet Aerobic/F
Recommended for 4.0 mL of platelets (Leukocyte Reduced Apheresis and Leukocyte Reduced
Whole Blood Concentrates).
BD BACTEC Platelet Anaerobic/F
Recommended for 4.0 mL of platelets (Leukocyte Reduced Apheresis and Leukocyte Reduced
Whole Blood Concentrates).
Each medium type has default test protocol duration (modifiable in the Lab Configuration display). The
default protocol can be overridden on each vial entered in the instrument.
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