Mycoplasma Broth Base (PPLO Broth Base) BD BBL™ 500 g. Also known as PPLO (Pleuropneumonia-like organism) Broth Base. Basal medium that contains no crystal violet and is used in the preparation of media for cultivation of Mycoplasma. Use with Mycoplasma Supplement (Cat. No. 283610) or Mycoplasma Enrichment without Penicillin (Cat. No. 212292) for isolating and cultivating Mycoplasma.