Glucose Peptone Agar (Dextrose Peptone Agar)

ARTICLE NO. OLFC-764
HSN NO. 38210000


Pack Size

Size
100 GM
500 GM

Application

For general cultivation of microorganisms.


Specifications

PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Description A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder.
Color Light beige colored powder.
Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C
Color Light beige colored powder. Light amber colored opalescent gel
pH 7.2±0.2 at 25˚C (50.0 g/ l)
Solidification 40˚C
Color Light amber colored opalescent gel

Contents

Ingredients Gram/Litre
Peptone20.000
Glucose10.000
Sodium chloride5.000
Agar15.000
pH at 25˚C7.2±0.2


Directions

Dissolve 50.0 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Boil to dissolve the medium completely and sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121°C) for 15 min, cool it to 42-45 °C and distribute aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.