| Product Code | Description | Product Size | Quantity |
| CM1008B | Oxacillin Res Screening Agar Base 500g | – | 500g |
Oxacillin Resistance Screening Agar 500g
RM360.00
Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
This product has been discontinued. Please contact us for more information.
- Oxoid Oxacillin Resistance Screening Agar Base (ORSAB) is a medium for screening clinical samples for the presence of oxacillin-resistant Staphylococci.
- Also available ORSAB Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0195E.
Oxacillin Resistance Screening Agar Base (ORSAB), Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| Peptone | 11.8 |
| Yeast Extract | 9.0 |
| Mannitol | 10.0 |
| Sodium chloride | 55.0 |
| Lithium chloride | 5.0 |
| Aniline Blue | 0.2 |
| Agar | 12.5 |
| PH 7.2 ± 0.2 @ 25°C |
Oxacillin Resistance Screening Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 51.75g of Oxacillin Resistance Screening Agar Base in 500ml of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and aseptically add the contents of one vial of ORSAB Selective Supplement SR0195, reconstituted as directed below. Mix well and pour into sterile Petri dishes.
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 medium at 2-8°C.
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Additional information
| Dimensions | 10 cm |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxoid |
| Estimated Delivery Time | 1-2 weeks |
