TRYPTIC SOY BLOOD AGAR BASE n°2, dehydrated, 500g
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SBCMAGARTSBA
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60200
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382100
Last Updated on:
07/11/2024, 17:48:07
Former
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SLASTSBA2--
TRYPTIC SOY BLOOD AGAR BASE N°2
2021: Stopped because no longer available from BD and no longer used in microbiology
Definition
Agar base is enriched with blood for the in-house preparation of blood agar. It is an enriched medium extensively used for cultivation and isolation of microorganisms.
Synonym
Soybean Casein digest Agar, TSA, CASO Agar, Tryptone Soya Agar.
Specifications
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Technical specifications
- Light beige homogenous powder
- Composition: Tryptone H, Soytone, Sodium Chloride, Agar
- Soluble in water
Packaging & Labelling
- 500 g powder in plastic bottle
- Transport not regulated
Instructions for use
- Follow Standard Operational Procedures for Blood Agar plates preparation.
- Ensure aseptic conditions during medium preparation.
- Once prepared store Blood Agar plates refrigerated 2-8ºC. Use no longer than 4 weeks after preparation.
- Before use, perform internal quality control. To check for sterility, incubate few plates from each new batch for 2 days at 36ºC.
- Add defibrinated blood when agar has cooled down to avoid haemolysis.
Storage
- At room temperature below 30°C
- Store in dry conditions in well sealed receptacles far from oxidizing substances
- Shelf life: 6 months
MSF requirements
Agar Base is used for in-house preparation of Blood Agar plates. Those are used to check if broth from positive MGIT cultures contains contaminants.
It is recommended to purchase blood agar plates already prepared if in-house preparation of blood agar plates is not a routine laboratory procedure. Refer to your laboratory advisor.
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