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Plates, Agar, Mueller Hinton are a type of solid medium used in microbiological laboratories to perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing. This agar medium is designed to support the growth of a wide range of bacteria, making it ideal for determining the effectiveness of antibiotics against various pathogens. It contains a balanced mixture of nutrients that promote bacterial growth while remaining free from inhibitors, ensuring the accuracy of testing results.

The Mueller Hinton agar is most commonly used for the disk diffusion method, which involves placing antibiotic-impregnated discs on the surface of the agar plate. Bacteria are cultured on the plate, and the growth inhibition zones around the antibiotic discs help determine the susceptibility or resistance of bacteria to specific antibiotics. 

These plates are prepared to meet the specific requirements set by organizations such as the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). This ensures uniformity in results across different laboratories and contributes to the standardization of antimicrobial susceptibility testing worldwide.