Microbiology

Motility Test Medium

Motility Test Medium is used for testing motility of bacteria.

RangeMicrobiology
CompositionFormula per liter of medium: tryptose 10.00 gm; Sodium chloride 5.00 gm; Agar 5.00 gm. Final pH (at 25°C) 7.2 ± 0.2. ** Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters.
PreparationSuspend 20 grams in 1000 ml purified / distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in tubes and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Allow tubed medium to cool to 45-50°C in an upright position.
StorageBioScien Motility Test Medium Store between 10-30°C in a tightly closed container and the prepared medium at 15-30°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.
AppearanceThe color of BioScien Motility Test Medium is a cream to yellow, homogeneous, free-flowing powder. The prepared medium appears as a light yellow, clear to slightly opalescent gel forming butts in tubes. If any physical changes are observed in the powder, or if there are signs of deterioration such as shrinking, cracking, or discoloration, the medium should be discarded. Hydrated media showing any evidence of contamination must also be discarded.
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Cat. No. (REF) Pack size Quote
BS.1/NZ01.100.0100 100 Gram Quote
BS.1/NZ01.250.0250 250 Gram Quote
BS.1/NZ01.500.0500 500 Gram Quote
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