Cat.No.
Mic-0074M
Product Name
Trypto Soy Agar
Product Details
Trypto Soy Agar, otherwise known as Tryptic Soy Agar or Trypticase Soy Agar, is a general growth medium prepared with or without enrichments. It is used for the isolation of different strains of fastidious microorganism. Enzymatic Digest of Casein and Soy Peptone provide amino acids, peptides, and other nitrogenous substances. Sodium Chloride provides essential electrolytes and maintains osmotic equilibrium. TSA with 5% Sterile Sheep Blood is useful for the isolation and determination of hemolytic reactions by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus spp. from the respiratory tract, blood, cerebrospinal fluid and minor lesions.
Product Ingredients
Enzymatic Digest of Casein (15.0 g/L), Sodium Chloride (5.0 g/L), Soy Peptone (15.0 g/L), Agar (15.0 g/L). Final pH: 7.3 ± 0.2 at 25 °C. Grams per liter may be adjusted or formula supplemented to obtain desired performance.
size
500g, 2kg, 10kg
Usage Method
Mix 40 grams of the medium in one liter of purified water until evenly dispersed. Heat with repeated stirring and boil for one minute to dissolve completely. Distribute and autoclave at 121°C for 15 minutes. To prepare with blood, cool medium to 45-50 °C and aseptically add 5-10% defibrinated sheep blood.
Application
Food safety
Water treatment
Molecular biology
Water treatment
Molecular biology
Storage
Store the sealed bottle containing the dehydrated medium at 2 to 30°C. Once opened and recapped, place the container in a low humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect it from moisture and light. The dehydrated medium should be discarded if it is not free flowing or if the color has changed from the original color.
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