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Bacteriology Media GC Agar

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Bacteriology Media

GC Agar

For the isolation and cultivation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and other fastidious organisms.

Range	Bacteriology Media
Composition	Formula per liter of medium: Peptone 15.0 gm; Corn Starch 1.0 gm; Sodium Chloride 5.0 gm; Dipotassium Hydrogen Phosphate 4.0 gm; Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate 1.0 gm; Agar 10.0 gm; Final pH 7.2 ± 0.2 at 25°C
Preparation	Dissolve 36 grams in 1 liter of distilled water. Boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C Aseptically add 5-10% sterile defibrinated blood. Heat in a water bath at 70-80C. Remove when the medium turns chocolate brown. Pour into sterile petri dishes.
Storage	BioScien GC Agar 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 GC Agar is Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder. 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 : urine, respiratory exudates
Pack sizes	3 options

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Cat. No. (REF)	Pack size	Quote
`BS.1/GC01.100.0100`	100 Gram	Quote
`BS.1/GC01.250.01250`	250 Gram	Quote
`BS.1/GC01.500.0500`	500 Gram	Quote

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