Bacteriology Media
Amies Transport Medium with Charcoal
Designed for transportation and preservation of microbiological specimen.
| Range | Bacteriology Media |
|---|---|
| Composition | Formula per liter of medium: Sodium chloride 3.000 gm.; Potassium chloride 0.200 gm.; Calcium chloride anhydrus 0.100 gm.; Magnesium chloride 0.100 gm.; Monopotassium phosphate 0.200 gm.; Disodium phosphate 1.150 gm.; Sodium thioglycolate 1.000 gm.; Charcoal 10.00 gm.; Agar 4.000 gm. Final pH (at 25°C) 7.2 |
| Preparation | Suspend 19.75 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Adjust pH to 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in screw cap bottles or tubes in 6 ml or desired quantity. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool in an upright position. Turn the tubes several times while agar is solidifying, to maintain uniform suspension of charcoal particles. |
| Storage | BioScien Amies transport medium with charcoal dehydrated media are stable until expiration date stated on label when properly stored 10-30°C. The prepared medium should be stored at 2-8°C. Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle in order to avoid lump development due to the hygroscopic nature of the product. Improper storage of the product may lead to lump formation. Store in a dry ventilated area protected from extremes of temperature and sources of ignition. Seal the container tightly after use. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period. |
| Appearance | The color of BioScien Amies transport medium with charcoal is Grey to black homogeneous free flowing powder. If there are any physical changes, discard the medium. Colour and Clarity of prepared medium is Black coloured opaque gel forms in tubes as butts. media should not be used if there are any signs of deterioration (shrinking, cracking, or discoloration), and contaminations. |
| Specimen | Clinical samples |
| Pack sizes | 3 options |
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