The medium is used in the performance of antibiotic assays. It is also used for the liquid formulation used in the performance of antibiotic assay. These media are prepared as per FDA.
Application: Used as Seed Layer Medium For Assaying the Products Containing Polymyxin B, Also For Fssaying Carbenicillin, Colistin & Colistimethate Sodium
- Appearance: Cream to yellow homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling: firm, comparable with 1.2% agar gel
- Colour and clarity of prepared medium: medium amber coloured clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in petri plates
- Reaction of 4.2% w/v aqueous solution containing 1% polysorbate 80 at 25°C. pH : 7.2±0.2
- Cultural characteristics observed after an incubation at 35-37°C for 18-24 hours