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Amies Broth with Charcoal (Amies Transport Medium) (Powder)
Amies Broth with Charcoal (Amies Transport Medium) (Powder)
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| Amies fomulated a medium for transport of microorganisms using a balanced salt solution. Amies Medium with Charcoal is a non-nutritional, phosphate buffered type medium used to maintian the viablilty of microorganisms without a significant increase in growth. | | | Catalog # | A1372-40 | | Description | Amies formulated a medium for transport of microorganisms using a balanced salt solution. Amies Broth with Charcoal is a non-nutritional, phosphate buffered type medium used to maintain the viability of microorganisms without a significant increase in growth. Charcoal was added to the formulation to neutralize the toxic effects of a fatty acids that are toxic to microorganisms. This medium is recommended for throat, vaginal, and wound samples. | | Storage | Store the sealed bottle containing the dehydrated medium at 2 to 30.0°C. Once opened and recapped, place the container in a low humidity environment at the same storage temperature. Protect it from moisture and light. The dehydrated medium should be discarded if it is not free flowing or if the color has changed from the original light beige color. | | Microbiological Analysis | | | Bacteroides fragilis (ATCC 8482) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | Haemophilus influenza(ATCC 10211) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | Neisseria gonorrhoeae (ATCC 43069) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | Neisseria meningitides (ATCC 13090) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | Streptococcus pneumonia (ATCC 6305) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | Streptococcus pyogenes (ATCC 19615) | Viable at 18-24 hours | | | Appearance | Black, homogeneous and free flowing | | Solubility | Black, opaque, semi-solid | | pH | 7.7 ± 0.2 | | | Important Note | This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. |
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