Chocolate agar. Chocolate agar (CHOC) is a type of blood agar plate in which the blood cells have been lysed by heating the cells to 56 Â°C. It is used for growing fastidious respiratory bacteria, such as Haemophilus influenzae. No chocolate is actually contained in the plate; it is named for the coloration only.lood agar plate (BAP). Blood agar plates (BAPs) contain mammalian blood (usually sheep or horse), typically at a concentration of 5â10%. BAPs are enriched, differential media used to isolate fastidious organisms and detect hemolytic activity.
Oslo's spring and summer are some of the most popular travel periods, especially between May and July. July tends to see a dip in business travel; leisure tourists might have a chance to save on traditionally expensive accommodations at that time. Key Events: 1  St. Hallvard's Feast Day (May).
In January 2007, a record of 85 rainy days in a row, was set. Still, local people claim there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. Although rainy, in winter time, it is also the warmest city in Norway. For the rest of us, the trick is obviously to choose the time of visit with caution. If you're lucky enough to catch the city on a sunny day, you will find an incredible atmosphere as citizens really know how to appreciate nice weather. City planners have probably had this in mind the latest years, resulting in open spaces, parks, flowers and lawns scattered all over downtown.