Inhibitory Mold Agar

Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Inhibitory Mold Agar (w/chloramphenicol) is used to primarily isolate and cultivate Histoplasma capsulatum, dermatophytes, and other pathogenic fungi. Ulrich formulated Inhibitory Mold Agar as a general-purpose medium for cultivation of fungi¹. It is also recommended for selective isolation of pathogenic yeasts and molds such as Cryptococcus neoformans, H. capsulatum, and Trichophyton spp. from clinical specimens contaminated with commensal microbial flora^2,3.

Inhibitory Mold Agar primarily supports isolation and cultivation of dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi. Inhibitory Mold Agar contains casein and meat peptones that supply nitrogenous compounds, amino acids, and peptides necessary for the growth of fungi. Dextrose, starch, and dextrin are ready sources of energy. Sodium chloride and metallic salts are essential electrolytes that help to maintains osmotic equilibrium. Yeast extract is a source of vitamins.

• Ready to use - Solid media
• Recommended for selective isolation of pathogenic yeasts and molds such as Cryptococcus neoformans, capsulatum, and Trichophyton spp. from clinical specimens contaminated with commensal microbial flora^2,3
• Easy to read - Examine plates for fungal colonies that exhibit typical color and morphology
• Selective media - Chloramphenicol inhibits many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria while gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin inhibit commensal microbial flora