Merck, 1.07620, GranuCult®prime <i>Pseudomonas</i> CFC/CN agar (base)

General description
GranuCult® prime Pseudomonas CFC/CN agar (base) (acc. ISO 13720 and ISO 16266) is used for the detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. The peptone mixture in Pseudomonas Selective Agar Base allows the growth of a broad spectrum of pseudomonades. The amount of potassium sulfate and magnesium chloride supports and enhances the pigment production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. When supplemented with Pseudomonas CN Selective Supplement (1.07624 ) and glycerol, the medium complies with the specifications given by EN ISO 16266 for the detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in water using the membrane filtration technique. When supplemented with Pseudomonas CFC Selective Supplement (1.07627 ), the medium complies with the specifications given by EN ISO 13720 for the detection and enumeration of presumptive Pseudomonas spp. in meat and meat products, including poultry.
Application
GranuCult® prime Pseudomonas CFC/CN agar (base) is suitable for the detection and enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. By choosing the appropriate selective supplement and incubation temperature, the medium becomes selective for Pseudomonas spp. (CFC Agar), or Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CN Agar).
Features and Benefits
GranuCult® offers superior granulated culture media
Safe and sustainable due to reduced risks associated with fine dust and toxic substance inhalation, resulting in a safer work environment
Excellent wettability, solubility, and free-flowing properties
Convenient, with minimal component separation and clumping, even under warm or humid conditions
High batch-to-batch reproducibility
Prolonged shelf life of up to five years
High number of test strains exceeding all regulatory demands
Granulation technology allows many supplements to be included, with no need to add these separately

Other Notes
Do not keep the liquid medium (45-50 °C) longer than 4 hours.
Do not re-melt the medium several times.
The prepared plates are clear and yellowish.
The self-prepared Pseudomonas CN as well as CFC agar plates can be stored at +2 °C to +8 °C in the dark and protected against evaporation for up to 1 month.

We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs.
The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
Legal Information
GRANUCULT is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
NutriSelect is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany