BacterContact™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar

Ready-to-use medium on 60mm plates for the determination of the total count of yeasts and molds.
Code: 12003
Packaging: 10 plates/ box or as per customer request.
Storage Conditions: 2–8°C.
Transportation: Ambient temperature.
Shelf Life: 06 months from the date of manufacture.

INTENDED USE

BacterContact™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar for the culture, isolation and identification of yeasts & molds in sterility tests of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
It is also used in the specific detection of Candida albicans in pharmaceutical products.
The typical composition response to that defined in the standards NF EN ISO 18416, NF EN ISO 16212, NF EN ISO 11930 and in the European Pharmacopeia.
The packaging with semi-permeable Cellophane film helps balance the humidity of the environment during storage.

PRINCIPLES

BacterContact™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is a peptone glucose medium enabling the growth of yeasts and molds. The acid pH inhibits the majority of secondary flora.

Prepare the surface to be tested: Clean the surface to be tested using a 70% alcohol solution or another cleaning solution. Then, wait for the surface to dry completely.
Open the pre-packaged BacterContact plates: Ensure that the packaging of the plates is not torn or damaged before opening.
Place the Contact plate on the surface to be tested: Press the Rodac plate onto the surface to be tested. The recommended contact time between the plate and the test surface is 10 seconds with a pressing force of 500g.
Seal the Rodac plate: Make sure that the lid of the Rodac plate is tightly closed. Wipe the surface again with 70% alcohol.
Evaluation of Results: Incubate under the following conditions
- 30 – 35 °C for 72 ± 6 hours (NF EN ISO 21149, NF EN ISO 18415)
- 20 – 25 °C for 3 to 5 days for Total Microbial Count (Pharmacopoeia)

RESULTS

After incubation for the required period, usually from 3 to 5 days, the plates are examined for the presence of fungi. The results are evaluated by counting the number of fungal colonies on the plates

BacterLab ensures the quality of each product batch by testing with ATCC reference strains.

For 1 liter of medium

Dextrose	40,0 g
Pancreatic digest of animal tissues	5,0 g
Pancreatic digest of casein	5,0 g
Agar	15,0 g

pH of the ready-to-use media at 25 °C: 5,6 ± 0,2

*Note: This ingredient is for reference only our company will formulate the ingredient according to requests or tender specifications.

Product Name	Code	Packaging
BacterContact™ Sabouraud Dextrose Agar	12003	10 plates/ box or as per customer request.