Bacteriology Media

Peptone Agar

Peptone Agar is Highly nutritious medium that can support growth of non-fastidious microorganism.

RangeBacteriology Media
CompositionFormula per liter of medium: Peptone 5.00 gm; Agar 15.00 gm. Final pH (at 25°C) 7.2 ± 0.2. ** Formula adjusted, standardized to suit performance parameters.
PreparationSuspend 20.0 grams in 1000 ml purified/distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes. Cool to 45-50°C. Mix well & pour in sterile petri plates.
StorageBioScien Peptone Agar Stored 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. Store dehydrated powder in a dry place in tightly-sealed containers at 2-25°C. 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. Use before expiry date on the label. Product performance is best if used within stated expiry period.
AppearanceThe color of peptone agar BioScien cream to yellow colored, homogeneous, free flowing powder. Prepared media Light yellow coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plate.
Pack sizes3 options

Ordering information

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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