For the transport of swab specimens to prolong the survival of microorganisms
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Off white colored powder.
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled/de-ionized water at 50°C
Color
Colorless solution slight opalescent solution
pH
7.3±0.2 at 25℃ (9.75 g/ l)
Solidification
40 ˚C
Color
Colorless clear slight opalescent soft gel
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Sodium Chloride
3.00
Potassium Chloride
0.20
Calcium Chloride
0.10
Magnesium Chloride
0.10
Monopotassium Phosphate
0.20
Disodium Phosphate
1.15
Sodium Thioglycolate
1.00
Agar
4.00
pH at 25˚C
7.3 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 9.75 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely and distribute aseptically in screw cap bottles. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, cool in upright position and inoculate test sample aseptically.
