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Casman Medium Base (Powder)

Catalog No: C2086

When supplemented with blood will support growth of many fastidious bacteria including Gardnerella vaginalis.

Directions per Liter:

Dissolve 43g in 1L of ddH2O. Heat with frequent agitation and boil for one minute to completely dissolve the medium. Autoclave at 121ºC for 15 minutes. After cooling medium to 50ºC, aseptically add 5% sterile blood and 0.15% sterile water-lysed blood solution (one part blood to three parts water).

Storage and Stability:

Store powdered media at RT. Opened bottles should be capped tightly and kept in a dark, low humidity environment. Prepared media should be kept at 4°C and used within a short period of time.

Components
Componentg/liter
Enzymatic Digest of Casein5
Enzymatic Digest of Animal Tissue5
Yeast Enriched Peptone10
Beef Extract3
Niacinamide0.05
p-Aminobenzoic Acid0.05
Dextrose0.5
Corn Starch1
Sodium Chloride5
Agar13.5
Total: 43g/Liter
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