Merck, A1716-500G, Antibiotic assay medium No. 10

General description
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 10 is formulated in accordance with the specifications outlined by the USP and FDA, ensuring well-defined inhibition zones for the test organisms. Nutrients and growth factors are provided by casein enzymatic hydrolysate and papain digest of soybean meal. Dextrose serves as the carbon source, while dipotassium phosphate offers effective buffering action. Sodium chloride is included to maintain osmotic equilibrium, supporting optimal growth conditions for the microorganisms under investigation.
Application
Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 10 is specifically designed for use in the performance of antibiotic assays. It is widely utilized in microbiological testing to determine the potency and efficacy of antibiotics. The medium supports the growth of various bacteria, including Bordetella spp. and Pseudomonas spp., making it suitable for clinical testing, food and beverage analysis, and general microbiology applications.
Features and Benefits
NutriSelect® Plus is a powdered culture media offeringQuality control with growth promotion test according to industry standards
Quality assurance acc. to ISO 9001
Cost-efficient powdered media

Preparation Note
Suspend 52 g in 1000 ml distilled water. Heat to dissolve the medium completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 15 lbs. pressure (121°C) for 15 minutes.
Other Notes
Components in g/L:
Casein Enzymic Hydrolysate, 17.00
Papaic Digest of Soyabean Meal, 3.00
Dextrose, 2.50
Sodium Chloride, 5.00
Dipotassium Phosphate, 2.50
Polysorbate 80, 10.00
Agar, 12.00
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