Bacteriology Media
Mannitol Salt Phenol Red Agar
Selective media for the isolation of pathogenic Staphylococci.
| Range | Bacteriology Media |
|---|---|
| Composition | Formula in g/L: Beef extract 1; Casein Peptone 5; Meat peptone 5; Sodium chloride 75; Mannitol 10; Phenol red 0.025; Agar 15; pH 6.8 ± 0.2 at 25°C |
| Preparation | Dissolve 111 g in 1 litre distilled water. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Pour plates. |
| Storage | BioScien Mannitol Salt Phenol Red Agar Mannitol Salt Phenol Red 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 the stated expiry period. |
| Appearance | BioScien Mannitol Salt Phenol Red Agar is Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder. Prepared medium is Light amber coloured, opalescent gel with flocculent precipitate forms in tubes as slants. should not be used if there are any signs of deterioration (shrinking, cracking, or discoloration), and contaminations. |
| Specimen | For clinical samples follow appropriate techniques for handling specimens as per established guidelines (11,12). For food and dairy samples, follow appropriate techniques for sample collection and processing as per guidelines (9,10,13). After use, contaminated materials must be sterilized by autoclaving before discarding. Type of specimen: Clinical samples; Food and Dairy samples; Environmental samples |
| Pack sizes | 3 options |
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