Yeast Extract Malt Agar – HX-MEDIA

Name: Yeast Extract Malt Agar - HX-MEDIA
SKU: HXM-YMA-01
Availability: InStock

Principle :- Yeast extract malt agar is composed of peptone, yeast extract, malt extract, dextrose and agar. Peptone is source of nitrogen, amino acids and trace nutrients. Yeast extract provides nitrogen, carbon, vitamins and growth factors. Malt extract is complex source of carbon. Dextrose is simple carbohydrate. Agar is solidifying agent. Low pH of medium favors growth of yeast, molds and aciduric microorganism. The selectivity of media can be increase by the addition of organic acids or antibiotics. The commonly used acids are lactic acid, citric acids. The antibiotics are used in concentration of 20-40 µg/ml.

Use :- Recommended for isolation and cultivation of yeast, molds and aciduric microorganism from clinical and non-clinical samples.

Yeast Extract Malt Agar – HX-MEDIA – Hexa Biotech

Directions :- Dissolve 20.50 grams in 490 ml distilled water, boil Yeast Extract Malt Agar 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 10 ml of 10% lactic acid or citric acid solution or 20 units/ml of penicillin or 40 µg/ml streptomycin. Mix well 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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