COLUMBIA AGAR, dehydrated, 500g [BD-211124]
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COLUMBIA AGAR [BD]
Definition
Columbia agar is highly nutritious medium for the isolation of non fastidious and fastidious microorganisms when supplemented with sheep blood. The medium is used as an efficient base for preparation of other media as Chocolate or Blood Agar. It is a culture medium used for the growth and the isolation of germs, commonly found in various types of samples.
Specifications
Components
Approximate formula after reconstitution of the medium (1 liter):
- Pancreatic digest of casein 10.0 g
- Meat peptic digest 5.0 g
- Yeast extract 5.0 g
- Heart pancreatic digest 3.0 g
- Corn starch 1.0 g
- Sodium chloride 5.0 g
- Agar 13.5 g
Technical specifications
- Dehydrated medium, powder.
- Dehydrated appearance: Fine, homogeneous, free of extraneous material
- Prepared appearance: Plain - medium, yellow to tan, hazy. With sheep blood - cherry red, opaque, no hemolysis
Packaging & Labelling
Bottle of 500 g.
Instructions for use
- Follow the recommendations of the package insert.
- Do not use non homogenous media.
- Properly close the bottle after use.
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Precautions for Use
All biological samples must be considered as potentially infectious and handled with the usual precautions (compulsory wearing of gloves, hand washing, etc.).
Storage
- Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer for the storage.
- Preserved from humidity.
- Do not use after expiry date.
- After preparation, store the media maximum 3 weeks between 2°C and 8°C.
Waste management
After use, sterilize the cultures and all contaminated material. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Skin sensitized, category 1, H317
Signal Word
Warning
H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction |
P261 | Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
P272 | Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
P321 | Specific treatment (see ... on this label) |
P363 | Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P302 + P352 | IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water |
P333 + P313 | If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
P501 | Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations |
MSF requirements
Reserved to bacteriology programmes.