Microbiology

Detect, isolate and enumerate yeasts and molds with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Malt Extract Agar (Dehydrated). Mycological peptone in the medium gives a luxuriant growth of yeasts and molds with typical morphology and pigmentation.

Malt Extract Agar, Oxoid Composition

Malt Extract Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 50g in 1 litre of distilled water and boil to dissolve. Sterilise by autoclaving at 115°C for 10 minutes.

If it is desired to adjust the medium to pH 3.5, cool to 55°C and add approximately 2-3ml of 10% Lactic Acid SR0021 to 100ml Malt Extract Agar. Once acidified with lactic acid, the medium should not be re-heated.

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.

Simmons Citrate Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

Simmons Citrate Agar (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 23g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. 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 medium at 2-8°C.

Precautions
It is important not to carry over any nutrients into the citrate medium because this will result in false positive tests. Dilute the inoculum in saline before inoculating the citrate medium to avoid a carry-over of other carbon sources.

Oxoid Tetrathionate Broth Base is used for selective enrichment of Salmonella species.

Tetrathionate Broth Base, Oxoid Composition
Add 77g to 1 litre of distilled water and bring to the boil. Cool below 45°C and add 20ml of iodine solution. Mix well and tube in 10ml quantities. The prepared base will keep for several weeks at 4°C but should be used soon after the addition of the iodine solution.

Iodine Solution

Tetrathionate Broth Preparation:
Tetrathionate Broth is recommended for the selective enrichment method of isolating Salmonella typhi and other salmonellae from faeces, sewage, etc.

Organisms which reduce tetrathionate, such as salmonellae, flourish in the medium whilst many faecal organisms are inhibited. Members of the Proteus group reduce tetrathionate and may consequently impair the value of this medium for the isolation of salmonellae; this disadvantage of the medium is largely overcome by the addition of 40µg of novobiocin to each millilitre of the incomplete medium before the addition of iodine.

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 (without iodine solution) at 2-8°C.

The Oxoid Peptone Bacteriological is for use whenever a high quality bacteriological peptone is required.

Cultivate aerobic and anaerobic organisms in the performance of sterility tests with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Thioglycollate Medium (USP) (Dehydrated). The medium is prepared according to the formula specified in the US Pharmacopoeia for the performance of sterility tests, and conforms to formulations detailed in the British and European Pharmacopoeia.

Thioglycollate Medium (USP) (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

Thioglycollate Medium (USP) (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 29.75 g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Distribute into final containers, sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Mix well and cool to room temperature.

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 away from light at room temperature.

Precautions
If the upper portion of the medium is red because of oxidation, anaerobic conditions can be restored by reheating for 10 minutes in boiling water or steam. Do not reheat more than once.
Following reheating, if more than one-third of the medium is oxidised then it should be discarded.
Some glucose-fermenting organisms which are able to reduce the pH of the medium to a critical level may not survive in this medium. Early subculture is necessary to isolate these organisms.

Oxoid Gelatin Bacteriological is a special bacteriological grade readily soluble in water to give a clear solution free from sulphite and preservatives.

• Firm gel obtained from 15% solution

Enrich and recover Vibrio species from food and water samples with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Alkaline Saline Peptone Water (ISO) (Dehydrated), while adhering to ISO/TS 21872-1&2:2007. This medium is selective by exploiting the ability of Vibrio species to tolerate alkaline conditions and high sodium chloride levels. The peptone content provides the conditions for growth and recovery of Vibrio species, supplying vitamins, minerals, and nitrogen in the form of amino acids.

Alkaline Saline Peptone Water (ISO), Oxoid Composition

Alkaline Saline Peptone Water (ISO), Oxoid Preparation:

Dissolve 40g in 1 litre of distilled water. Mix well and distribute into final containers. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Peptone water (CM0009B), Oxoid, is a basal medium that used as a growth medium or as the basis of carbohydrate fermentation media. A pure culture in Peptone Water is a convenient inoculum for a series of fermentation tubes or other diagnostic media.

Directions

Add 15g to 1 litre of distilled water. Mix well 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 medium below 25°C.

Oxoid Malt Extract Broth is used for the identification of yeast and molds in sterility testing.

Malt Extract Broth, Oxoid Composition

Malt Extract Broth, Oxoid Preparation:
Add 20g to 1 litre of distilled water. Mix well, distribute into final containers and sterilise by autoclaving at 115°C for 10 minutes. This liquid medium is recommended for the cultivation of moulds and yeasts, during tests for sterility, etc.

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.

Isolate and enumerate lactic acid bacteria from food with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ MRS Broth (DeMan, Rogosa and Sharpe) (Dehydrated). This non-selective medium is designed to support profuse growth of lactic acid bacteria.

MRS Broth (DeMan, Rogosa and Sharpe), Oxoid Composition

MRS Broth (DeMan, Rogosa and Sharpe), Oxoid Preparation:
Add 52g to 1 litre of distilled water at approximately 60°C. Mix until completely dissolved. Dispense into final containers and 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 medium at 2-8°C.

Carry out microbial limit testing by harmonized methodology of pharmaceutical products in accordance with USP/EP/BP/JP with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Buffered Sodium Chloride Peptone Solution (Dehydrated). The combination of phosphate buffer, sodium chloride and peptone increases the viability of sensitive microorganisms by providing an isotonic environment. This is of particular importance when trying to recover cells that may be stressed or sensitive to osmotic pressure.

Buffered Sodium Chloride Peptone Solution (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

Buffered Sodium Chloride Peptone Solution (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 14.63g of Sodium Chloride Peptone Broth (Buffered) in 1 litre of water (purified as required). If required, add 1-10ml Tween® 20 or 80 per litre of medium. Mix well and distribute into final containers. Sterilize 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 prepared media at room temperature.

Oxoid Potassium Tellurite (3.5%) is a solution for addition to culture media.

Ordering Information:

Supplied 2mL/vial

For the isolation of yeast and molds associated with spoilage, add Oxoid Chloramphenicol Selective Supplement to DRBC Agar Base, Part No. CM0727B; for the enumeration of yeast and molds in foods, add to Rose Bengal Chloramphenicol Agar Base, Part No. CM0549B.

Chloramphenicol Selective Supplement, Oxoid Composition

Chloramphenicol Selective Medium, Oxoid Preparation:
Reconstitute one vial SR0078E per 500ml medium as directed. Add the vial contents to base medium and mix gently. Sterilise by autoclaving (see media for full details), cool to 50°C, mix gently and pour into Petri dishes.

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid Potato Dextrose Broth is a general broth for yeasts and molds.

• Oxoid Urea 40% Solution is used for addition to culture media.
• Each vial for 100mL medium.

Selectively enrich Salmonella spp. from food and environmental specimens with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Rappaport-Vassiliadis Enrichment Broth (Dehydrated). Rappaport-Vassiliadis Enrichment Broth selects for Salmonella species by exploiting their characteristics when compared with other Enterobacteriaceae, such as the ability to survive at relatively high osmotic pressure, multiply at relatively low pH values, be relatively more resistant to malachite green, and have relatively less demanding nutritional requirements.

Rappaport-Vassiliadis Enrichment Broth (Dehydrated), Oxoid Composition

THIS MEDIUM IS VERY HYGROSCOPIC AND MUST BE PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE.
The quantities given for the formula as classically described made 1110ml of medium. They have been published this way in the Oxoid literature to coincide with the scientific literature.

The directions for reconstituting Oxoid Rappaport-Vassiliadis (RV) Enrichment Broth follow usual Oxoid practice and specify the weight needed for 1 litre of medium.

Rappaport-Vassiliadis Enrichment Broth (Dehydrated), Oxoid Preparation:
Add 30g (the equivalent weight of dehydrated medium per litre) to 1 litre of distilled water. Heat gently until dissolved completely. Dispense 10ml volumes into screw-capped bottles or tubes and sterilise by autoclaving at 115°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 medium at 2-8°C.

Precautions
RV Broth should not be used if Salmonella typhi is suspected.
Note the difference in weight between the classical formula on the label and the reduced weight per litre, using anhydrous magnesium chloride.

Isolate, enumerate and differentiate urinary pathogens with Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ C.L.E.D. Medium (Dehydrated). Cystine-Lactose-Electrolyte-Deficient (CLED) Medium which provides good colonial differentiation, clear diagnostic characteristics and prevents swarming of Proteus spp. due to the electrolyte deficiency in the formulation.

C.L.E.D. Medium, Oxoid Composition

C.L.E.D. Medium, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 36.2g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Mix well before pouring.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the dehydrated medium at 10-30°Cand use before the expiry date on the label.
Store the prepared medium at 2-8°C.

Oxoid OGYE Selective Supplement (Oxytetracycline Glucose Yeast Extract) is added to Oxytetracycline Glucose Yeast Extract Agar Base, Part No. CM0545B.

• Add to Oxytetracycline Glucose Yeast Extract Agar Base, Part No. CM0545B
• Each vial supplements 500mL of medium

OGYE Selective Supplement, Oxoid Composition

OGYE Selective Medium Preparation:
Suspend 18.5g in 500ml of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 115°C for 10 minutes. Allow the medium to cool to 50°C and aseptically add the contents of one vial of Oxytetracycline GYE Selective Supplement (SR0073) reconstituted as directed. Mix thoroughly and pour into sterile Petri dishes. The pH of this medium should be 7.0±0.2 @ 25°C.

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.

Tryptone Soya Agar, Oxoid (dehydrated) is suitable to grow a wide variety of microorganisms. It’s a general-purpose agar medium containing two peptones, which supports the growth of both aerobes and anaerobes, the latter being grown either in deep cultures or by incubation under anaerobic conditions. Tryptone Soya Agar is recommended as a reference medium when testing selective media to measure the degree of inhibition.

*Contains papain

Preparation of Tryptone Soya Agar, Oxoid

First, you add 40g of tryptone soya agar to 1 litre of distilled water (purified as required). You can boil to dissolve the powder completely. After dissolved, you can sterilise the medium by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes.

Storage Condition and Shelf Life of Tryptone Soya Agar, Oxoid

You can store the dehydrated tryptone soya agar at 10-30°C and use before the expiry date on the label or store the prepared plates of a medium at 2-8°C.