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A1372-42B Amies Medium w/o Charcoal (Amies Transport Medium) (Powder)

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References
Grade
Microbiological Grade
EU Commodity Code
38210000
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT/4°C

Amies fomulated a medium for transport of microorganisms using a balanced salt solution. Amies Medium without Charcoal is a non-nutritional, phosphate buffered type medium used to maintian the viablilty of microorganisms without a significant increase in growth.

Appearance
White, homogeneous, free flowing powder
Solubility
Colorless and opalescent, with precipitate
pH
As Reported
Directions per Liter
Dissolve 5.75 grams in 800-900ml of ddH2O stirring with gently heat and bring to boiling. Adjust pH of the medium to the desired level. Add additional water to bring the solution to1L. If required, add sodium bicarbonate. Dispense into appropriate containers, loosen caps and autoclave for 15 minutes at 121ºC (15psi).
Storage and Stability
Store powdered media at RT. Stable for 12 months after receipt. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.
Media Formulation
Components shown as g/Liter
Calcium Chloride0.1
Magnesium Chloride0.1
Potassium Chloride0.2
Potassium Phosphate Mono0.2
Sodium Chloride3
Sodium Phosphate Dibasic1.15
Sodium Thioglycolate1
Total:5.75g/L
References
Amies C.R. (1967) "A Modified Formula for the Preparation of Stuart’s Transport Medium". Can. J. Public Health 58: 296-300.
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