Ausmedia offers several variations of the Sabouraud Dextrose Agar plate to suit different needs, some of which may include inhibitory agents for specific applications.
• Intended Use: The plates are recommended for the isolation and cultivation of yeasts, molds, and aciduric bacteria from clinical, food, and cosmetic samples.
• Composition: The standard formulation includes mycological peptone as a nitrogen source and dextrose (glucose) as an energy source, solidified with agar.
• Selective Properties: The high concentration of dextrose and the low pH (approximately 5.6) of the medium are designed to favor the growth of fungi while inhibiting the growth of most bacteria.
• Variations:
o Standard Plates (MPH063 series): Basic SDA plates for general use.
o Irradiated Triple Pack (MPH063GT series): Gamma-irradiated and triple-packed plates, often used for environmental monitoring in controlled environments to ensure sterility before use.
o With Inhibitors: Other formulations are available with added antibiotics like chloramphenicol and gentamicin or cycloheximide to further inhibit bacterial growth or specific saprophytic fungi.
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