Microbiology

Bi.G.G.Y. Agar (Nickerson Medium)

Bi.G.G.Y. Agar designed for detection, selective isolation, differentiation and presumptive identification of Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis.

Range	Microbiology
Composition	Formula per liter of medium: Glycine 10.00 gm; Dextrose (Glucose) 10.00 gm; Yeast extract 1.00 gm; Ammonium Bismuth Citrate 5.00 gm; Sodium sulphite 3.00 gm; Agar 16.00 gm. Final pH (at 25°C) 6.8 ± 0.2. ** Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters.
Preparation	Suspend 45.0 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. DO NOT AUTOCLAVE OR OVERHEAT. Overheating will destroy the selective properties. Disperse the flocculant precipitate formed by swirling prior to dispensing into Petri plates.
Storage	BioScien Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 20-30°C. Use before expiry date on the label. On opening, product should be properly stored dry, after tightly capping the bottle in order to prevent lump formation due to the hygroscopic nature of the product. Improper storage of the product may lead to lump formation. Store in 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 BIGGY Agar (Nickerson Medium) is a cream to yellow, homogeneous, free-flowing powder that, after preparation, yields a light amber, opalescent gel with a dispersible flocculant precipitate.
Pack sizes	3 options