Yeast Nitrogen Base Agar (Twin pack) is recommended for assessing carbohydrate utilizing ability of yeasts using carbohydrate disc method. With added carbon source, the medium may also be used for susceptibility testing with antifungal drugs. Growth around the carbohydrate disc indicates that the sugar is assimilated as a carbon source by the yeast.
- Appearance: Part A : White to cream homogeneous free flowing powder Part B : White to cream homogeneous free flowing powder
- Gelling: Firm, comparable with 4.0% Agar gel
- Color and Clarity of prepared medium: Light yellow colored clear to slightly opalescent gel forms in Petri plates