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HG0000C5

Millipore

Sabouraud Dextrose 4% Agar

pH 5.6±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352111

composition

Agar, 10.0 g/L
Dextrose, 40.0 g/L
Peptone, 10.0 g/L

packaging

poly bottle of 12 × 500 g

pH

5.6±0.2 (25 °C, after autoclaving)

storage temp.

15-25°C

Application

The medium is used in the isolation, cultivation and identification of yeasts and fungi and is particularly useful in the differentiation of dermatophytes.

Preparation Note

Suspend 60g in 1 litre demineralised water. Boil whilst stirring until completely dissolved. Autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool agar to 45 - 50°C, mix well and pour plates.
500mg Cycloheximide and 40mg Chloramphenicol may be added to each litre of medium before autoclaving to inhibit non-pathogenic fungi or bacteria.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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