Brand:
Thermo ScientificTM OxoidTM
Oxoid Lab-Lemco Broth is a nutrient medium equivalent to USA nutrient extract formulations.
Lab-Lemco Broth, Oxoid Composition
| Typical Formula* | gm/litre |
| `Lab-Lemcoâ powder | 3.0 |
| Peptone | 5.0 |
| pH 7.4 ± 0.2 | |
Lab-Lemco Broth, Oxoid Preparation:
Dissolve 8g in 1 litre of distilled water 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 at room temperature.
`Lab-Lemcoâ Broth is slightly more alkaline than the medium used in the APHA publications (pH 6.8).