Bacteriology Media
Cary - Blair Medium Base (Transport Medium w/o Charcoal)
Recommended for collection and shipment of clinical specimens.
| Range | Bacteriology Media |
|---|---|
| Composition | Formula per liter of medium: Disodium hydrogen phosphate 1.100 gm; Sodium thioglycollate 1.500 gm; Sodium chloride 5.000 gm; Agar 5.000 gm; Final pH 8.4 + 0.2 at 25 °C |
| Preparation | Suspend 12.6 grams in 991 ml purified/distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Cool to 45-50°C and aseptically add 9 ml of 1% aqueous calcium chloride solution. Adjust pH to 8.4, if necessary. Distribute in 7 ml amounts in screw capped tubes. Steam for 15 minutes. Cool and tighten the caps. |
| Storage | BioScien Cary-Blair Medium Base should be stored between 10-30°C in a firmly closed container and the prepared medium 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 Cary-Blair Medium Base is Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder. Prepared medium is Light amber coloured, slightly opalescent solution in tubes. If there are any physical changes for powder or signs of deterioration (shrinking, cracking, or discoloration), and contaminations for hydrated media, discard the medium. |
| Specimen | Clinical samples: faeces, urine, Nasopharyngeal swabs etc. |
| Pack sizes | 3 options |
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