For the propagation of yeasts and molds, especially the fungi concerned with skin and
scalp lesions.
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
Pale yellow colored clear solution
pH
5.6 ±0.2 at 25 ˚C (50.00 g/ l)
Contents
Ingredients
Gram/Litre
Mycological peptone
10.00
Maltose
40.00
pH at 25˚C
5.6 ±0.2
Directions
Dissolve 50.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat if necessary, to dissolve the
medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs pressure (121 °C) for 15 min, Cool to 20
25°C and aseptically inoculate test sample.
