GBS Medium Base

Description

GBS Medium Base is employed to isolate and rapidly detect Group B Streptococci (GBS) in clinical specimens
Other Product
Alternative Name

Group B Streptococci Medium Base
Type

Dehydrated Culture Media
Origin

Animal
Classification

Bacterial
Composition g L

Proteose peptone 23.000 Sodium dihydrogen phosphate 1.500 Disodium hydrogen phosphate 5.750 Starch, soluble 80.000 Final pH ( at 25°C) 7.5±0.2
Quantity required per litre

110,25 g
Appearance

Cream to beige homogeneous free flowing powder
Colour and Clarity of prepared medium

Light amber coloured, clear to slightly opalescent solution without any precipitate in tubes
Cultural response

Cultural characteristics observed with added inactivated Horse serum (RM1239) and GBS Supplement (FD054) after an incubation at 35-37°C for 24-48 hours.
Storage

Store below 30°C in tightly closed container and prepared medium at 2-8°C
Shelf Life

Use before expiry date on the label.
Technical Data
Data Sheet
Additional description

There are two major types of growth media those used for cell culture , which use specific cell types derived from plants or animals, and microbiological culture, which are used for growing microorganisms, such as bacteria or yeast. The most common growth media for microorganisms are nutrient broths and agar plates with antibiotics; specialized media are sometimes required for microorganism and cell culture growth.
Group

media

Name

Primary Cell Culture
Concept

Scope note: The initial culturing of cells derived directly from fresh TISSUES.
Tree numbers
- E01.370.225.500.223.500
- E05.200.500.265.500
- E05.242.223.500
- E05.481.500.249.500
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