Baird-Parker agar

Baird-Parker agar is a type of agar used for the selective isolation of gram-positive "Staphylococci" species. It contains lithium chloride and tellurite to inhibit the growth of alternative microbial flora, while the included pyruvate and glycine promote the growth of "Staphylococci". "Staphylococcus" colonies show up black in colour with clear zones produced around them.