Anaerobic & CO2 Culture Systems for Atmosphere Control
Anaerobic and CO2 culture systems for clinical, reference and research microbiology - anaerobic jars and pouches, gas-generating sachets, microaerophilic and CO2-enrichment systems, and atmosphere indicators from BD GasPak, Thermo Fisher Oxoid AnaeroGen and CampyGen, and compact pouch systems. Sachets are matched to container volume to reach the target atmosphere for obligate anaerobes, Campylobacter and capnophilic organisms, with indicator strips to confirm conditions. Jar capacity, pouch size and sachet type are listed per product. Wholesale case pricing and standing order programs for microbiology procurement and licensed distributors.
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Anaerobic and CO2 Culture Systems for Atmosphere Control
Anaerobic and CO2 culture systems create the controlled incubation atmospheres required to grow organisms that will not grow in ambient air. This category stocks anaerobic jars and pouches, gas-generating sachets, microaerophilic and CO2-enrichment systems, and atmosphere indicators. Materials are supplied at wholesale case pricing for clinical, reference and research microbiology laboratories.
Atmosphere System Types Stocked
- Anaerobic jars and pouches - Sealable jars and single-plate or multi-plate pouches that hold plates in an oxygen-free atmosphere for anaerobe recovery.
- Gas-generating sachets - Single-use sachets that remove oxygen or generate the target gas mix when placed in a sealed jar or pouch.
- Microaerophilic systems - Sachets and systems that produce the reduced-oxygen atmosphere used for organisms such as Campylobacter.
- CO2-enrichment systems - Sachets and systems that raise CO2 for capnophilic organisms where a CO2 incubator is not used.
- Atmosphere indicators - Indicator strips that confirm the target atmosphere has been reached inside the container.
Widely stocked lines include BD GasPak anaerobic and CO2 systems, Thermo Fisher Oxoid AnaeroGen and CampyGen sachets, and compact commercial pouch systems, matched to the container and organism group.
Atmosphere Systems by Target
| System | Atmosphere | Target Organisms | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaerobic | Oxygen-free | Obligate anaerobes | Jars, pouches, sachets |
| Microaerophilic | Reduced oxygen | Campylobacter and similar | Sachets, pouches |
| CO2-enriched (capnophilic) | Elevated CO2 | Capnophilic organisms | Sachets, jars |
| Atmosphere indicators | Confirmation | All systems | Indicator strips |
Sachet, Jar and Pouch Formats
Atmosphere systems are supplied as reusable jars that pair with single-use sachets, as flexible pouches sized for one or a few plates, and as sachet-only refills for laboratories that already hold jars or pouches. Sachets are matched to the container volume so the target atmosphere is reached, and indicator strips confirm the atmosphere inside. Jar capacity, pouch size, sachet type and indicator compatibility are listed per product.
Anaerobic and CO2 systems are a recurring microbiology consumable tied to the volume of anaerobic, microaerophilic and capnophilic cultures a laboratory sets up, since sachets and indicators are single-use, which makes case pricing and supply continuity important for procurement. Because every specialized incubation run consumes a sachet and indicator, laboratories keep matched jars, pouches and refills in continuous inventory. MAP Medical supplies anaerobic and CO2 culture systems in case quantities for laboratory accounts. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between anaerobic and microaerophilic systems?
Anaerobic systems remove oxygen entirely to recover obligate anaerobes that cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. Microaerophilic systems produce a reduced-oxygen atmosphere used for organisms such as Campylobacter that need some oxygen but less than ambient air. The two use different gas-generating sachets, and each is stocked here matched to the organism group and container.
How do gas-generating sachets work?
A gas-generating sachet is a single-use packet that, once placed in a sealed jar or pouch, removes oxygen or generates the target gas mixture to create the required atmosphere. Anaerobic sachets scavenge oxygen, microaerophilic sachets produce a reduced-oxygen mix, and CO2 sachets raise carbon dioxide. Sachets are matched to the container volume, and the type and capacity are listed per product.
What are atmosphere indicators used for?
Atmosphere indicators are strips that change color to confirm that the target atmosphere has been reached inside a sealed jar or pouch, such as verifying anaerobic conditions before results are relied upon. They are single-use and placed in the container with the plates. Indicator strips are stocked alongside the jars, pouches and sachets they confirm.
Can microbiology labs order anaerobic and CO2 systems in bulk?
Yes. Anaerobic jars and pouches, gas-generating sachets, microaerophilic and CO2 systems and atmosphere indicators are stocked in case quantities for hospital laboratories, reference and independent labs, clinical and research microbiology labs, and licensed distributors. Standing order programs keep single-use sachets and indicators in continuous supply. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What atmosphere systems should be included in a microbiology formulary?
An atmosphere system formulary typically includes anaerobic jars or pouches with matched sachets for anaerobe recovery, microaerophilic sachets where organisms such as Campylobacter are worked up, CO2 sachets or systems for capnophilic organisms where a CO2 incubator is not used, and atmosphere indicator strips for each system. Composition follows the organisms the lab cultures and its incubator setup. MAP Medical builds consolidated atmosphere-system packages matched to lab volume - contact our team for an assessment.