Microbiological Reagent

Physical & Chemical Parameters:      

Parameters -  Specifications - Results

Dehydrated Medium -  Cream to yellow colour, homogeneous mixture, free flowing powder - Complies Prepared Medium - Light amber colour, clear to slightly opalescent gel, but when blood is added cherry red colour, opaque gel forms  Complies

pH at 25 C  |  7.3  0.2 |  7.3 

NUTRIENT AGAR is used for less fastidious microorganisms as well as for permanent cultures (general purposes medium). The medium contains Beef extract, Yeast extract and Peptone as sources of nitrogen, vitamins, amino acids and carbon for potential microorganism’s growth