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Use Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Sodium Biselenite in preparation of Selenite Broth Base (CM0395), Mannitol Selenite Broth Base (CM0399) or Selenite Cystine Broth Base (CM0699).  The complete medium is recommended for selective enrichment of Salmonella species from various samples.

• Dissolve 4 grams in 1 liter of distilled water and use this solution to reconstitute the base medium or tablets.
• Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.

Oxoid Sodium Chloride Bacteriological is a dehydrated salt suitable for inclusion in bacteriological culture media.

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 Sorbitol MacConkey Agar is a selective differential medium for the detection of E. coli O157.
• Also available C-T Supplement, Part No. SR0172E and SR0172H.

Sorbitol MacConkey Agar Base, Oxoid Composition

Sorbitol MacConkey Agar, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 51.5g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to 50°C. Pour into sterile Petri dishes.

If required, reconstitute one vial of C-T supplement per 500ml medium, according to the instructions in the product leaflet. Aseptically add this to cooled medium before pouring into sterile Petri dishes

Storage conditions and Shelf life
Dehydrated Sorbitol MaConkey Agar must be stored tightly capped in the original container at 10-30ºC.

Oxoid Sorbitol MacConkey and Cefixime Tellurite Sorbitol MacConkey plates should be stored in the original packaging, at the temperature stated on the pack or product specification, and protected from direct light. When stored as directed, the unopened product will remain stable until the expiry date on the label.

Locally prepared media can be stored for up to 2 weeks when made from CM0813 and SR0172 according to the manufacturer’s instructions and stored at 2-8ºC, out of direct sunlight and protected from dessication. A longer shelf life may be attainable, but should be validated under the relevant, local manufacturing and storage conditions.

• Oxoid Sorbitol MacConkey Agar w/BCIG is a selective medium containing the chromogenic substrate BCIG.
• Can be used with C-T Supplement, Part No. SR0172E and SR0172H.

Sorbitol MacConkey Agar w/BCIG, Oxoid Composition

Sorbitol MacConkey Agar w/BCIG, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 51.6g of SMAC with BCIG in 1 litre of distilled water. Mix well and sterilise by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. 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 plates at 2-8°C.

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid Soy Peptone is obtained by the hydrolysis of soya flour and complies with the USP specification.

Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Sputasol is a liquifying agent for sputum samples.

• Each vial dilutes in sterile distilled water to make 100mL

Sputasol, Oxoid Composition

Sputasol, Oxoid Preparation:
Aseptically add the contents of one vial (7.5ml) to 92.5ml of sterile distilled water. Use the working solution immediately or store at 2-8°C for upto 48 hours only.

• Oxoid STAA Agar Base is used for the isolation of Brochothrix thermosphactafrom food samples.
• Also available STAA Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0151E and STA Selective Supplement, Part No. SR0162E.

STAA Agar Base, Oxoid Composition

STAA Agar, Oxoid 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:

a) for STAA Medium the contents of 1 vial of STAA Selective Supplement SR0151 reconstituted as directed.

b) for STA Medium the contents of 1 vial of STA Selective Supplement SR0162 reconstituted as directed.
Mix well and distribute 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.
The prepared medium may be stored for up to 2 weeks at 2-8°C.

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.

Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid Standard Plate Count Agar (Plate Count Agar) is a standard medium corresponding to the APHA formulation used for milk, food and dairy products.

Standard Plate Count Agar (Plate Count Agar), Oxoid Composition

Standard Plate Count Agar (Plate Count Agar), Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 23.5g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Dispense into bottles 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 plates at 2-8°C.

Oxoid Staphylococcus Medium No.110 is a selective medium is used for isolation and differentiation of pathogenic Staphylococci.

Staphylococcus Medium No.110, Oxoid Composition

Staphylococcus Medium No.110, Oxoid Preparation:
Suspend 150g in 1 litre of distilled water. Bring to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Disperse the precipitate by gentle agitation before pouring.

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
Enterococcus faecalis may grow on this medium as tiny colonies with slight mannitol fermentation.
The high salt content in Staphylococcus Medium No.110 may interfere with the coagulase reaction. Always sub-culture to a non-inhibitory medium before testing.