For the detection and isolation of Candida species.
Specifications
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description
A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder
Color
Cream to light brown colored powder
Solubility
Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚C
Color
Light amber colored opalescent solution
pH
6.8 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (45.00 g/ l)
Solidification
40˚C
Color
Light amber, opalescent gel with a slight precipitate
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Yeast Extract
1.000
Glycine
10.000
D-Glucose
10.000
Bismuth Sulphite indicator
8.000
Agar
16.000
pH at 25˚C
6.8 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 45.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium
completely. DO NOT STERILIZE BY AUTOCLAVING, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute
aseptically in to the plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.
