Malt Extract Agar Base – HX-MEDIA

Name: Malt Extract Agar Base - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-MEA-01
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Principle :- Malt extract agar base is simple medium composed of malt extract, peptone, dextrose and agar used for isolation, detection and cultivation of yeast. Malt extract provides carbon, protein and nutrient sources required, in addition to that it provides acidic environment favorable for the growth of yeasts. The acidified medium inhibits the growth of bacteria and allows good recovery of yeasts and molds. Peptone provide excess supply of nitrogen and amino acids. Dextrose is the fermentable carbohydrate.

Use :- Recommended for the isolation, detection and cultivation of yeast.

Malt Extract Agar Base – HX-MEDIA – Hexa Biotech

Directions :- Dissolve 61.00 grams in 1000 ml distilled water, boil Malt Extract Agar Base 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 add 5.0 ml of glacial acetic acid (the final pH of medium should be 3.2±0.2) and distribute aseptically in petri plates. Ensure complete solidification and inoculate test sample aseptically.

Specimens’ types analyzed :- Pharmaceutical samples, clinical and non-clinical samples etc.

Precautions to be taken :- These microbial media are intended for the in-vitro use only. All the handling, experiments, storage, and
discarding should be performed with the help of skilled and knowledgeable technicians and as per the established guidelines. The material should be disposed only after proper sterilization by autoclaving. Please go through the MSDS of the media to avoid any accidents or in emergency.

Storage and Shelf Life :- Hygroscopic; keep container tightly closed. Store in cool dry place.

Disposal :- To avoid the contamination or propagation of any hazardous microbes the used, unusable or modified preparation of this product must be disposed after autoclaving after completion of task.

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