STAA Selective Supplement

Oxoid STAA Selective Supplement is used for the isolation of Brochothrix thermosphacta from food samples.

• Add to STAA Agar Base, Part No. CM0881B
• Each vial supplements 500mL of medium

STAA Selective Supplement, Oxoid Composition

STAA Selective Medium Preparation:
Suspend 18.5g of STAA Agar Base in 500ml distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Add 7.5g of glycerol and sterilise by autoclaving at 121° C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and aseptically add the contents of 1 vial of STAA Selective Supplement SR0151 reconstituted as directed.

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Store the selective supplement in the dark at 2-8°C and use before the expiry date on the label.
The prepared medium may be stored for up to 2 weeks at 2-8°C.

Precautions
STAA Selective Supplement SR0151 contains cycloheximide and thallous acatate and is toxic if swallowed, inhaled or if in contact with skin.