Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
CM0681B | Plate Count Agar/Skim Milk Powder 500g | – | 500g |
Plate Count Agar/Skim Milk Powder 500g
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Isolate and enumerate microorganisms in milk and dairy products with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated). Milk Plate Count Agar is equivalent to the medium recommended by British Standard Institution and International Organization for Standardization.
Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition
Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
Tryptone | 5.0 |
Yeast extract | 2.5 |
Glucose | 1.0 |
Antibiotic free skim milk | 1.0 |
Agar | 10.0 |
pH 6.9 ± 0.1 @ 25°C |
Milk Plate Count Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 19.5g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil with frequent agitation, mix and distribute into final containers. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.
Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared plates at 2-8°C.
Dimensions | 10 cm |
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Brand | Oxoid |
Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |