Antibiotic Veg Assay Medium No 19

Principle The media is composed according to the USP, recommended as an antibiotic assay medium. It is composed of peptone, yeast extract, meat extract (equivalent to beef extract), sodium chloride, dextrose, and agar. Peptone, yeast extract, and meat peptone provide nitrogen, carbon, long-chain amino acids, vitamins, and essential nutrients for the growth of microorganisms. Sodium chloride maintains osmatic balance. Dextrose serves as an energy source. Agar is the solidifying agent. Use: Recommended for microbiological assay of antibiotics (Amphotericin B, Candicidin, and Nystatin) against a variety of microbes in accordance with United States Pharmacopoeia. PARAMETERS STANDARD VALUES PHYSICAL PARAMETERS: Dehydrated Powder A fine, free flowing, hygroscopic powder. Color Light beige colored powder. Solution Solubility Soluble in Distilled / de-ionized water at 50˚ C Color Light amber colored opalescent pH 6.1 ±0.1 at 25 ˚C (60.00 g/ l) Agar Plates Solidification 40 ˚C Color Light amber colored opalescent gel ,Intend use : • 18% GST extra on Product • Packaging, Handling & Transport charges (with GST) extra as applicable. • Delivery period : 3-4 weeks or earlier as per availability.