Medium employed for surface sampling techniques to enumerate yeasts and molds, inhibits most gram positive bacteria.
Appearance: Light beige, homogeneous, free flowing with slight lumps.
Solubility
Light amber, clear to trace hazy. Light amber, clear, complete after autoclaving
Storage and Stability
Store powdered media at RT. 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.
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Directions per Liter
Dissolve 70.7 grams in 800-900ml of ddH2O stirring gently with heating until completely solubilized. Adjust pH of the medium to the desired level. Add additional water to bring the solution to 1L. 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.
Agar | 15.0 |
Dextrose | 40.0 |
Lecithin | 0.7 |
Peptic Digest of Animal Tissue | 5.0 |
Tween 80 | 5.0 |
Casein Digest Peptone | 5.0 |