CARY BLAIR TRANS MEDIUM 20X10

Transport media are chemically defined, semisolid, non-nutritive, phosphate buffered media that provide a reduced environment.  Transport media are developed to maintain the viability of microorganisms without significant increase in growth.  In 1964, Cary and Blair modified a transport medium, Stuart's Medium, by substituting inorganic phosphates for glycerophosphate and raising the pH to 8.4.¹  This modified medium was effective in maintaining the viability of Salmonella and Shigella in faecal samples^2,3. Due to the high pH, Cary Blair Transport Medium is also effective in maintaining the viability of Vibrio for up to four weeks⁴.   Cary Blair Transport Medium is recommended for faecal and rectal samples.