| − | As noted above, the selection of the culture medium, atmospheric conditions and pH are among many variables that need to be considered for the successful culture of bacteria in the lab. A routine culture undertaken involves using a combination of blood agar (see below) and MacConkey agar (see below) together with incubation for between 24-48hours. Blood agar is able top support most pathogenic species of bacteria and is usually appropriate for routine primary isolation. Selective media is then normally used for particular organisms. | + | As noted above, the selection of the culture medium, atmospheric conditions and pH are among many variables that need to be considered for the successful culture of bacteria in the lab. A routine culture undertaken involves using a combination of blood agar (see below) and MacConkey agar (see below) together with incubation for between 24-48hours. Blood agar is able to support most pathogenic species of bacteria and is usually appropriate for routine primary isolation. Selective media is then normally used for particular organisms. |