M6930

Mycoplasma enrichment supplement

suitable for microbiology

• Synonym(s): Mycoplasma supplement
• UNSPSC Code: 41171614
• NACRES: NA.85

Properties

• sterility: sterile
• Quality Level: 100
• form: liquid
• shelf life: limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
• application(s): clinical testing; environmental; food and beverages; life science and biopharma; veterinary; microbiology
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• suitability: mycoplasma

Description

General description

Mycoplasma enrichment supplement is a selective supplement added to the Mycoplasma medium base for the isolation of Mycoplasma. Yeast extract provides the required nutritional needs, minerals, and vitamins. Horse serum is a source of cholesterol and preformed nucleic acid precursors used to promote the growth of cells. Thallium acetate is an antibacterial agent, added to prevent the overgrowth of slow-growing Mycoplasma species bycontaminating organisms. Penicillin inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria in mixed cultures.

Application

Mycoplasma enrichment supplement is recommended as a supplement to Mycoplasma Agar Base and Mycoplasma Broth Base for the isolation and cultivation of Mycoplasma species from clinical specimens.

Components

Composition: (per vial)
Horse serum: 20.00ml
Yeast extract (25% w/v solution): 10.00ml
Thallous acetate: 25.00mg
Penicillin G: 20,000 IU

Reconstitution

Sufficient for 100 ml medium

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves