TraceMedia™ Plate Count Agar

  • Product code: TM0122.
  • Package Size: 10 plates/box.
  • Storage: 2 – 8°C.
  • Transportation: Ambient temperature.
  • Expiration Date: 3 months from the manufacturing date.
INTENDED USE
  • TraceMedia™ Plate Count Agar is used for counting bacteria and determining the total number of aerobic bacteria in a sample.
PRINCIPLE
  • TraceMedia™ Plate Count Agar contains Tryptone, which provides amino acids, nitrogen, carbon, vitamins, and minerals necessary for the growth of microorganisms. It also contains Yeast extract, which mainly supplies B-complex vitamins, and glucose, a carbohydrate that can be fermented and serves as an energy source for microbial growth.
RESULTS
  • After incubation for the required time, observe the development and characteristics of colonies on the surface of the agar plate.
  • To identify the isolated bacteria specifically, appropriate tests must be conducted subsequently.

The relevant samples are directly inoculated onto the agar plates.

  • If the agar plates have been refrigerated, allow them to warm up to room temperature before inoculating the samples.
  • Inoculate the samples onto the agar plates.
  • Incubate the plates in an aerobic condition at 35 – 37°C for 16 – 24 hours.

BacterLab checks the quality of each batch of products using standard ATCC strains:

Microorganism Strain Typical Colony Characteristics after 16-24 hours Results at 35-37°C
Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 Good growth
Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 Good growth

Ingredients per 1 liter (Reference):

Trypton 5 g
Yeast extract 2.5 g
Glucose 1 g
Agar 15 g
The pH of the complete medium at 25°C is 7 ± 0.2.

*Please note that this composition is for reference purposes. Additionally, Our company will prepare the components as required or according to the tender documents.

Product name Product code Packing
TraceMedia™ Plate Count Agar TM0122 10 plates/box; 20 plates/box

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